A federal grand jury has announced that Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) has violated Florida’s gambling laws. There has been confirmation that an investigation into DFS has taken place and those in Florida who attempted to participate in real-money play received an email stating that they are no longer able to...
Continue Reading Florida’s stand your ground received a lot of attention when George Zimmerman was placed on trial for second-degree murder for the death of Trayvon Martin. This case made a law that many people had never heard of a national debate topic. Regardless of whether you are a supporter or critic...
Continue Reading October 1, 2015 was a day for many changes to criminal law in the State of Florida. Florida Governor Rick Scott signed 27 new laws including one that clarifies the “no contact” order that is imposed on a person accused of domestic violence. The updated domestic violence law clarifies that...
Continue Reading A jury has decided to acquit a Boynton Beach cop who allegedly threatened to kill a woman’s family if she did not perform a sexual act. Had the policeman been convicted of the sex crime, he would have faced up to life in prison. Throughout the proceedings the policeman insisted...
Continue Reading Florida Governor Rick Scott began October by signing twenty-seven new laws for citizens of the state of Florida to abide by. Florida has joined over a dozen other states in the United States by making it illegal to post what many call revenge porn. A person can be charged with...
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