Tag Archives: criminal court
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Misconceptions abound about the controversial Stand Your Ground law in Florida — and the national publicity surrounding the tragic Trayvon Martin case — have only confused matters further. Stand Your Ground evolved out of the Castle Doctrine, which permits people to use deadly force to defend themselves against an assailant in their own home, with… Read More »
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Witnesses called to testify in a criminal trial are often average people who were just going about their business when they happened to be in the right place at the right time to witness a crime. Or they may be friends or acquaintances of a defendant who are asked to testify as character witnesses. Or… Read More »
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Commercial drivers spend more time on the roads and operate larger vehicles ¾ including 18-wheelers ¾ than most other drivers. Imposing stricter penalties on commercial drivers for driving under the influence (DUI) makes sense, since these larger vehicles can do great harm in a traffic accident. The DUI penalties for Florida drivers with a commercial… Read More »