In Florida, anyone accused of committing a felony is permitted to take depositions of the prosecution’s witnesses. On misdemeanor charges the judge has to decide if there is a good reason to allow depositions before they will go forward. The judge can even allow depositions of people not listed as…
A witness in a criminal case is someone who testifies at a court hearing because they observed or have direct knowledge of a crime or significant event. They help lawyers verify versions of the events at trial and are often critical to the ultimate outcome of a case. A witness…
The man wanted in the U.S. for his efforts in releasing a huge magnitude of classified information has just been granted political asylum in Ecuador. This decision occurred after Assange has been held up in the London based embassy since June 19th. His supporters cheered the decision, but it does…
The Duval County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to suspend without pay Christopher Robert Bacca, an elementary school teacher who faces charges of child sex crimes. Bacca was previously named Teacher of the Year for Windy Hill Elementary School and his fall from grace has been dramatic. He is currently…
George Zimmerman, the man charged with second-degree murder in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, is going to ask for a “stand your ground” court hearing in an attempt to have the case against him dismissed before ever going to trial. Though the move was expected, the announcement is…
According to a recent report on Yahoo, a civil rights group is trying to turn the tables on the police. The New Jersey Branch of the Americans Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has created a new app that will allow users to discreetly monitor and record police activity. The mobile phone…
Given the worry surrounding the Colorado movie theater slaying, background checks for concealed weapons permits have jumped tremendously across the country. Recent data indicates the jump is as much as 14% in Florida. That translates to an extra 2,386 requests for permits in the week since the shooting at The…
Last week Clay County Sheriff’s Office conducted a DUI Check point that resulted in 22 being arrested and jailed. The arrests were not just for DUI, but for numerous other offenses. Don’t become a statistic; do NOT drink and drive. As Jacksonville heads out into this weekend, beware of JSO…
The famous actor who has won numerous awards and appeared in a multitude of blockbuster hits is currently wanted by the New Orleans Police department. An arrest warrant was issued for Gooding’s arrest following an alleged altercation with a bartender in the early morning hours of Tuesday morning. He is…
According to a report by WFTV, four out of every 10 Florida drivers stopped by police for suspected drunk driving refuse to submit to breathalyzer tests. Something that many people may not be aware of is how severe the penalty can be just for refusing to take the breath test.…