How Much Compensation for Wrongful Conviction
A Florida statute provides financial compensation for wrongfully convicted defendants who are later exonerated. However, due to technical provisions, only three individuals have seen any monetary...
View ArticleHow Innocent People Confess to Violent Crimes
With even the barest of evidence, a confession can close a prosecutor’s case. After all, if someone admits that they have committed a violent crime, few juries or judges are likely to disagree....
View ArticleUS Retailers Falsely Accusing People of Shoplifting to Recover Losses
United States shoppers have been experiencing an uncertain situation in the last few years. Thousands are arrested every year while going about their regular business at home or at work facing charges...
View ArticleHow To Fight Back If You’ve Been Falsely Arrested
In August, former Florida deputy Steven O’Leary was accused of falsifying 14 drug arrests. According to CNN, over the 11 months that he worked as a deputy, O’Leary made 86 drug arrests. As each case...
View ArticleHow a Flawed Breath Test Result Could Save Your DUI Case
Florida is a state that implements implied consent when it comes to DUI testing. This means if you are driving on Florida roads and undergo a DUI stop, you have essentially provided consent in advance...
View ArticleWrongfully Incarcerated Individuals May Receive Compensation in FL
Individuals who have been wrongfully imprisoned in Florida have an opportunity to obtain financial compensation if they do not possess any prior felony convictions. Florida law allows any exonerated...
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