Category Archives: Criminal Defense
DNA’s Role In Wrongful Convictions
DNA is an important part of the human body — and all living organisms, for that matter. DNA contains the instructions needed for humans to survive and reproduce. Surprisingly, humans share 99.9% of their DNA with one another. It’s that 0.1% of DNA that varies from person to person. DNA can tell us a… Read More »
Here’s To Bob Dillinger And His 40-Year Legal Career
In this blog, we celebrate the career of Bob Dillinger, who served as the chief public defender for the Pinellas-Pasco judicial circuit. Dillinger retired at the end of 2020. He was elected public defender for the first time in 1996 and served five terms in total. He spent his 40-year legal career defending those… Read More »
What To Know About Police Misconduct
Police officers often think they are above the law. They can do what they want without repercussions. Because of this, police misconduct is common and Florida residents need to be aware of this if they are ever arrested. Police officers often share what is known as a “blue code of silence.” This means they… Read More »
Former FWC Officer Wrongfully Accused Of Child Porn Crimes
Sometimes law enforcement departments get it wrong. They accuse people of crimes they did not do. This is a serious situation. It’s not as easy as blaming someone for something and then apologizing. Being wrongfully accused of a crime can cause a person to suffer damage to their reputation. They may lose the trust… Read More »
High School Student Charged With Lewd And Lascivious Behavior
Sex crimes are taken seriously in Florida, so when a person sexually assaults another person, they can expect to be punished harshly. This is the case for a high school student who allegedly raped another student on campus in early June. An 18-year-old student from Chiles High School is facing charges of lewd and… Read More »
Arrest Made in 1999 Sexual Battery Case
Sometimes criminal cases go cold when there is not enough evidence to convict someone of a crime. However, many cases are seeing the spotlight once again thanks to improvements in DNA testing and analysis. A Florida sexual battery case from 1999 is making news once again now that DNA testing has led police to… Read More »
Dance Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
Parents automatically assume that coaches and teachers will behave appropriately around their children. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes these adults use their positions of trust to get emotionally and physically close to their students. They may even engage in illegal sexual behavior. A dance teacher in Florida was recently arrested for… Read More »
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law Provides Defense to Weapons Charges
When it comes to firearm offenses, Florida has some of the toughest laws in the nation. A person convicted of seriously injuring or killing someone with a firearm could end up spending many years in prison. This is especially true thanks to mandatory minimum sentences in place. However, Florida does have one unique law… Read More »
Broward County Teacher Fired for Molesting Student
When a person is arrested for a crime that directly impacts their job—especially one that involves children—they are typically fired soon after, especially if there is significant evidence that shows that they are guilty of the crime. However, in one Florida case, a teacher was charged with molesting a student and the school district… Read More »
Orlando Teacher Arrested for Molesting Teen Student
Teachers have a responsibility to teach students and help them to learn subjects that will help them succeed in life. However, some teachers cross the line. They spend a lot of time with their students. Five days a week for at least six hours a day, students attend school and may have the same… Read More »