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Disorderly Conduct in Florida: Understanding the Legal Framework In the state of Florida, Disorderly Conduct, also known as Breach of the Peace, is a criminal offense defined under § 877.03 of the Florida Statutes. To secure a conviction for this offense, the State must establish the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt, which vary based…

Lawyer Reacts: 3 Scary Ways Judges Can Use AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, and the legal system is no exception. Judges now have access to powerful AI tools that can assist them in making crucial decisions. While these technological advancements have their merits, there are some aspects that give lawyers like me…

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival, also known as the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion, is an annual event that takes place in Tampa, Florida. The festival is known for its pirate-themed parade and festivities, which attract thousands of people from all over the country. However, with such a large crowd and an abundance of alcohol, it’s not uncommon…

Street Racing “the operation of two or more motor vehicles from a point side by side at accelerating speeds in a competitive attempt to outdistance each other” A Brief History of Street Racing In light of the tragedy that occurred in Tampa as reported by the Saint Petersburg Times, We will review the history of…

Pit Maneuver “Chase terminated . . . call the Coroner.” After an alleged rampage in our Tampa Palms neighborhood, great pursuit driving by a Tampa Police Officer, pulled a Pit maneuver, the car skidded into a ditch, and the gunfire starts in this aerial video from the helicopter. Chase terminated, call the ambulance, and call…

Crime Maps “check your neighborhood and see if it is safe to go outside.” Keeping score is now possible for Police. Statistics are kept for Traffic Cameras, Government Grant Applications, and to Justify or disprove profiling allegations. Our research has noted that the public information available from the crime mapping systems below is just the…

Docs vs Glocks After years of court battles on Doctors, Free Speech, and Guns in Florida, the Second highest court in the land has ruled in the Docs Versus Glocks case. “The Second Amendment provides that “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to…

Deportation of Cuban Nationals From the United States remains an open question for Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys in United States District Courts. One source says, “At this point we do not know how/when the normalization will impact the U.S.’s ability to deport Cuban individuals. At any rate, those who are in lawful status and not…

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“electronic devices will be removed from all members of a jury panel before jury deliberations begin” Jurors and Cell Phones In a mere 43 pages, the Florida Supreme Court has told judges, civil, and criminal defense lawyers how to address widespread use of electronic devices by jurors in courts. We now have guidance on what…