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If you're convicted of a crime, chances are you will have to serve time in jail, prison, or under house arrest. After enough time is served, usually due to good behavior, there's a chance of being released early and serving the remaining time under parole. Generally,...
The midterm elections came and went, and for 1.5 million convicted felons in the state of Florida, there was a big win. Amendment 4 passed on Tuesday with more than 60% of the vote, allowing for the voting rights of convicted felons to automatically be restored.What...
Recently, the news reported that the U.S. Coast Guard seized 150 pounds of cocaine off of a fishing boat. The boat came into the RMK Merrill-Stevens Shipyard in Miami from Nassau, Bahamas, and the drugs were found during a routine inspection. Authorities in connection...
It's not uncommon for narcotics to be found at sea with drug distribution operations occurring in conjunction with fishermen. Typically, Fishermen are found to be transporting narcotics as "drug mules," however a recent event in Florida was somewhat different. While...
The Florida State Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments about the state law which allows citizens to be prosecuted if they refuse a breathalyzer. Currently, Florida law allows police officers to arrest suspected drunk drivers if they refuse to take a breath...
How far can law enforcement dig into your search history? Changes to existing laws may soon permit a deeper dive than is currently allowed.The Obama administration wants to grant the FBI access to the internet search histories of private citizens. The proposed...
Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that Florida's death penalty sentencing procedures are in violation of constitutional rights. The court heard the case of 37-year old Timothy Hurst, who was convicted of murder and sentenced to death in in 1998. Decisions must be made...
Insider trading will be considered once by the Supreme Court after an overturned conviction is being challenged by government lawyers. The definition of insider trading was previously established prior by the Supreme Court. The upcoming consideration of United States...
When you're arrested for a crime you have certain rights granted to you. One of these rights is the Fifth Amendment, which is specifically worded as follows."No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or...
A Miami couple is facing fraud charges for using access to public assistance applications to fraudulently access benefits under other people's names.DCF Worker uses confidential information to commit fraud56-year-old Clara Builes worked for the Florida Department of...