Category Archives: General
Does Juror Pool Gossip and Chatter Prevent Fair Trials?
In the last week, potential jurors have been dismissed in murder trials in Pasco and Hillsborough counties for disobeying orders from the court to refrain from talking with others about the case. Pasco County Circuit Court Judge Susan Gardner dismissed a panel of potential jurors because one or more of the potential jurors talked… Read More »
Pinellas Prosecutor Dismisses Marijuana Cultivation Case—More Dismissals Eminent
Pinellas Prosecutor Dismisses Marijuana Cultivation Case—More Dismissals Eminent The Pinellas-Pasco State Attorney’s Office announced that charges of Marijuana Cultivation against David Cole were dismissed due to allegations that narcotics detectives trespassed and lied when gathering evidence. The dismissal in Cole’s case was announced the same day that his attorney had a deposition scheduled where… Read More »
Judge dismisses ticket for running red light caught on video-statute deemed unconstitutional
Judge dismisses ticket for running red light caught on video-statute deemed unconstitutional Pasco County Judge Ann Wansboro dismissed a citation and ruled last month that the use of red light cameras places the burden of proof on the driver and therefore does not afford the driver his/her due process and is unconstitutional. Her ruling… Read More »
Permanent Does not Mean Forever
Until recently, a person convicted of four or more DUI’s in the State of Florida could not obtain a driver’s license ever again. Effective October 1, 2011, a revision to Florida Statute 322.271 took effect Now, a person who had previously received a permanent revocation of their driving privileges can petition the DHSMV to… Read More »
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The purpose of our blog is to share legal information with other legal professionals and the general public. Topics of discussion in our practice areas will vary and may include discussion on newly enacted laws, press releases, high-profile cases, news and current events. The blog also gives us a chance to expose injustices ignored… Read More »
