Criminal ProcedureFeaturedFlorida StatutesFourth Amendment
October 16, 2025By Jennifer Fanea
The Fourth Amendment grants people the right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.”[i] It also states that “no [w]arrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by [o]ath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”[ii] […]
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October 9, 2025By Alfredo Soto
Speeding has been a longstanding issue on Florida’s highways, but recent data shows how deadly it can be. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that speeding contributed to roughly 10% of traffic fatalities between 2019 and 2023, with most offenders being young males aged 16 to 25.[i] The reality is sobering: […]
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FeaturedFlorida StatutesStatutory Interpretation
September 22, 2025By Nathalie Tirado
Technology continues to rapidly advance. As a result, vehicles with autonomous systems are more commonplace on Florida roadways. These autonomous vehicles (“AVs”) have systems that control everything: from steering, lane changing, to pedal control. In fact, soon, newer models will no longer require an individual to stay behind the wheel or keep attention on the […]
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Elder LawFeaturedFlorida Statutes
March 24, 2025By Nicole Nardo
Financial exploitation is a common form of abuse that targets seniors and adults with disabilities. In 2023, Florida alone reported a staggering loss of more than $293 million due to financial fraud involving vulnerable individuals.[i] In attempts to combat this issue, Florida Senator Darryl Rouson introduced Senate Bill 556, “Protection of Specified Adults,” during the […]
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