July 30, 2010
Under Florida law, motor vehicles have been classified as “dangerous instrumentalities”, a legal determination which can result in significant consequences when a vehicle is involved in an accident which causes personal injuries to others. The doctrine itself is rooted in the “common law” ( or case law) and provides that if the owner of a [...]
July 27, 2010
When I was growing up and at times a bit too prone to physical confrontations, my father advised me that while I should never run away from a fight, I should walk away whenever possible. Prior to July 1,2006, and contrary to the first part of my Dad’s advice, the law in Florida required people [...]
July 14, 2010
Under most circumstances, evidence of the prior criminal behavior of a defendant cannot be introduced at a trial which involves a new, unrelated crime. The overriding theory has always been that, if a jury hears that the defendant has engaged in conduct similar to the crime for which he is on trial, they will undoubtedly [...]
July 11, 2010
“Trucking”, a 1970′s song by the Grateful Dead, contains the cryptic line “if you’ve got a warrant, I guess you’re gonna come in”. While under most circumstances, the band was right, the majority of searches are conducted by police officers without a court authorized warrant. In speaking with clients in my practice, I have come [...]
July 7, 2010
In this day and age, consumers are literally bombarded with advertising messages from personal injury attorneys. Billboards, Yellow Pages, Internet sites and Television ads all tout how “aggressive” a particular law firm or attorney is in handling personal injury matters. While being “aggressive” is not necessarily a bad quality , you must look beyond the [...]
July 2, 2010
Being arrested or informed they are the subject of a criminal investigation can create one of the most stressful situations a person can face in their lifetime. Relationships with loved ones, present and future employment, and even one’s freedom are all placed in peril, often times in an instant. As a result, it is [...]
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