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Manatee County Murder Suspect Gets a New Trial Because Police Interviewed Him Without His Lawyer Present

There are certain rights guaranteed to every citizen. One of these is the right to legal counsel in your criminal matter. If you think that you or a loved one is suspected of a domestic violence crime, it just makes good sense to act without delay and retain the services…

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Can You Be Convicted of Robbery With a Weapon in Florida When All You Had Was a Shotgun Barrel?

Everyone is entitled to receive justice, whether they are perfectly innocent or less so. The not guilty are entitled to acquittals, and the guilty are entitled to punishments that fit their crimes. To this end, it is important to ensure that criminal defendants are not charged with (and convicted of)…

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Treasure Island man breaks into garage, brews himself some coffee

File this one under “why not”?  Per the local paper,  a local transient man found himself in hot water for brewing some hot water. Treasure Island Police arrested 51-year-old Raymond Eugene Furr for multiple charges when he broke into a garage and started making coffee.   When the homeowner discovered his…

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How the State’s Inadequate Proof of Intent Got One Man an Acquittal in His Florida Grand Theft Case

When it comes to criminal law, there are many things that the law says that the state must prove before an accused person can be convicted. Regarding many crimes, the law requires proof of two essential elements, described in the Latin terms actus rea and mens rea. The first of…

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A Florida Man Escapes Dealing in Stolen Property Charge Because He Didn’t Commit All of the Elements of the Crime

If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, there may be multiple different methods for defending against those accusations. One type of defense is to prove that you didn’t do it, or at least to cast doubt on the state’s case that you did do it. Another type…

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How an Improper Miranda Warning May Lead to a Reversal of a Criminal Conviction in Tampa Bay

If you enjoy “Law and Order” or other police dramas on television, the chances are you’ve heard the words:  “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you…

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When Details Matter: How A Misstatement of the Charged Crime in Jury Instructions Led to a Reversal of a Florida Conviction

One of the protagonists from a famous 2009 movie encouraged others to “enjoy the little things.” In the law, it is less about enjoying the little things than it is about paying keen attention to the little things because sometimes the little things can make a huge difference in your…

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