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In this blog article we address some of the major case law developments of recent weeks. We hope this offers assistance to any reader that has any of these issues.In White, a divided panel from the Second Circuit vacated a conviction for illegal possession of a gun by...
The last several years have played witnessed to a growing popularity in the use of synthetic drugs. These drugs, which are designed to mimic the chemical effects of cocaine, LSD, methamphetamines, and other hallucinogenic stimulants are sold under street names like...
It is now common knowledge that the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta, Georgia reversed Judge Scrivens' decision in Shelton.Or did it? Let us consider the following and regroup.Shelton v. DOC, et al., arrived in federal court by way of a habeas petition...
Across Florida and throughout America, law enforcement is cracking down hard on those they suspect may be engaging in Internet sex crimes, especially those involving children. These suspects, even if they are innocent, are often treated similarly to those who have...
The media had predicted chaos in the form of protestors at this year's Republican National Convention in Tampa. However, the only chaos which occurred outside the convention hall took the form of Hurricane Isaac.At past conventions, scores of protestors have been...
Widespread media attention has put a spotlight on the newest trend in drug use: synthetic compounds commonly referred to as bath salts. Drug enforcement officials have been making efforts to combat the use and distribution of these drugs, but many have encountered...
Law enforcement officials in Florida recently began a crackdown on white collar crimes including financial and investment scams. Since taking office in 2010, the current Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida has led the effort to combat white...
Florida is once again ranked number one on the nationwide mortgage fraud index. The Sunshine State has had the highest spot on the mortgage fraud index for four of the last five quarters, according to Mortgage Daily. The index is based upon the number of active...
According to a recent study, Florida's inmates serve the longest relative prison sentences in the country. On the surface it looks like Florida's tough criminal laws are working, but a closer look at the statistics reveals another story.The Pew Center on the States...
United States v. Timothy Howard Spriggs, No. 10-14919 (January 10, 2012)This was an appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, led by Circuit Judge Wilson issued an order that Vacated and...
