Florida is set to become the first state in the country to change the way criminal defense works when a “Stand Your Ground” law is invoked by a defendant. Right now, if a defendant claims that he or she killed someone in self-defense, the burden rests on that defendant to make his or her case….
Allegations of child abuse have a lot of power — and some people have no reservations about using that power to manipulate or punish someone else if they think it will accomplish their goals. Whether you’re accused of abusing a child physically or sexually, one false allegation can destroy your career and ruin your reputation…
Could you be charged with a weapons crime in Florida just for trying to defend yourself, in your own home? It’s absolutely possible. In fact, at least one Florida woman spent three years in jail and two more on home arrest while her case was appealed. The mother of three drew a gun and fired…