What Constitutes Illegal Search and Seizure?
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures of their property by law enforcement personnel. A number of laws stem from the Fourth Amendment including those regarding safety inspections, [...]
Does Florida Have a Racial Profiling Problem?
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the most common reason why people have contact with the police is traffic stops. Although 84 percent of white motorists believed police had a valid reason for stopping [...]
Broward County Elementary School Teacher Allegedly Tipped off Suspect in Drug Trafficking Sting
An elementary school teacher employed by Broward County Public Schools is facing charges of obstructing an official proceeding after she allegedly tipped off the target of a drug trafficking sting. The federal indictment indicates that [...]
What Is the Difference Between Possession and Trafficking?
Florida courts take drug crimes seriously because people who abuse substances aren’t just putting themselves in danger. They’re also risking the lives of those around them. For example, if someone gets behind the wheel while [...]
What Is Court-Ordered Rehab?
The criminal justice system is complicated, and no two cases are ever the same. In some situations, it is in the defendant’s best interests to negotiate for court-ordered rehab in lieu of a prison sentence. [...]
Does Probation Go on Your Criminal Record?
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, an estimated 4,650,900 American adults were under community supervision at the end of 2015. Community supervision refers to the probation and parole system for adult offenders. […]