When have the police officially begun a "search?" This is an important question because the Fourth Amendment explicitly says that the people are protected from unreasonable search and seizures. Now, the police need to search and seize property given their jobs -- but...
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Prosecution must prove case against you
Today, we want to talk about a few elements of drug possession charges. Many think of these as "slam dunk" cases that inevitably lead to the accused being locked up. But that isn't the case.The first element we want to talk about today is the case against an...
Dealing with the consequences of false rape allegations
Sexual assault is among the most sensitive and difficult charges of which a person can be accused. Not only is the nature of these crimes particularly troubling, but oftentimes the case boils down to one person's word against another's.People in this situation...
Man arrested following alleged assault at Florida nightclub
The relationship between two people is often complex, filled with emotional highs and lows. However, violence in a relationship is relatively rare. Unfortunately, one man was recently arrested after the alleged assault of a woman he knows at a Florida nightclub.The...
Woman allegedly framed in rape case
Criminal allegations involving rape are some of the most devastating charges that can be made against a person: His or her family, reputation, job, freedom and future can be destroyed with these accusations. Because of how seFailure to investigate could ultimately...
Florida’s fight against synthetic drug derivatives
Even before the war on drugs began in the early 1970s, the same cycle has played out countless times. A new synthetic drug appears and gains popularity among drug users. This leads to increased visibility and notoriety among the wider public, often due to a dramatic...
How drug possession charges can be very punishing
With the movement for decriminalizing marijuana gaining a lot of steam -- as many states pass laws that limit penalties on or even make possession legal for, marijuana -- it may seem as though a drug possession charge isn't that big of a deal anymore. To the contrary,...
Sex crime investigations can be botched
No one can talk about sex offenses and sexually-based crimes without acknowledging the severity of the incident in question. The victim has been harmed and is dealing with some serious trauma. The accused is in a very difficult legal situation, one that could put him...
