03.09.2010
It’s an uncomfortable topic, right? No one really wants to talk about sex crimes. Sure, we’ll watch TV shows that portray vigilant sex crimes detectives solving crimes, or documentaries on serial rapists who are finally brought to justice. In my experience, those melodramas are an instance of art veering ...
03.02.2010
The United States Supreme Court recently overturned a long-standing precedent. On February 24, 2010, the Court receded from the holding of Edwards v. Arizona by concluding that a person who is arrested and invokes their right to have an attorney present during questioning can still be interrogated without ...
02.11.2010
A man goes to cash a large check he received from his recently deceased father’s estate. When he arrives at the bank, the cashier thinks the check is suspicious because it is so large and calls the police. The police arrive and take the check from him and tell him they will return when they [...]![]()
02.04.2010
Police officers hold a special place of honor in our society. They are trusted to tell the truth and protect the people. Their words are the basis for warrants and convictions. Our criminal justice system inherently relies upon the integrity of officers. So what happens when two of them, a patrolman ...
01.29.2010
An injunction is Florida’s version of a restraining order. When someone asks a court to issue an injunction keeping you away from them, the Court will immediately grant a “temporary injunction” until there is a full hearing to determine if there should be a permanent one. Temporary injunctions are just ...
