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Broward Courts Put on a Mock Jury Trial via Zoom As America has begun the slow reopening process, Florida ABOTA and 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward Courts) have put on their first mock jury trial via Zoom. -
Sealing and Expunging Your Case Many people will ask "I had my case dismissed, why would I even need this?" The answer is simply that your record is public. If you're applying for a job, promotion, or even to a school, you want to have your record as clean as possible. In some cases, you may find your mugshot floating around the internet forever. -
Can I Represent Myself in Court? I've been asked, "Can I represent myself in court?". The answer is yes, but think of it this way. If you had a toothache, would you perform dentistry on yourself? Abraham Lincoln once famously said, "He who represents himself is a fool for a client". I think he's absolutely right about this. While your case may not seem so big to you, it can incur long lasting consequences. -
What Do I Say If An Officer Asks "Have You Been Drinking?" So I’ve been asked, “If I get pulled over and the officer asks if I’ve been drinking, what should I tell him?” The answer to that question is nothing. You have a 5th Amendment right to remain silent and you should do so. -
After Covid-19 closes Supreme Court, court goes down the Toilet Supreme Court hears Oral Argument by phone, also hears toilet flush -
Two People Cited for DUI in One Car, How? How two drivers can charged with DUI in one car. -
I Have Heard of Hawaiian Shirt Friday, but Not Pool Side Tuesday! In this article from the Miami Herald, a judge blasts lawyers for showing up on Zoom hearings for inappropriate dress. Judge Dennis Bailey addressing the Weston Bar Association said, “it is remarkable how many attorneys appear inappropriately on camera.” -
Overall Lower Crime Rates, Rise in Domestic Violence Claims! Learn about the impact on Covid-19 on domestic violence crimes. -
What If I Refuse to Stay at Home, During “Safer at Home”? The newest Executive Order issued by Governor Ron Desantis for which he declares “Safer at Home”, section 1 subsection B “[a]ll persons in Florida shall limit their movement and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities." -
What If I Am Not “Safe at Home” During Safer at Home Order? Can I Get a Restraining Order Against My Spouse? With the newest Executive Order issued by Governor Ron Desantis for which he declares “Safer at Home”, the public at large is restricted in “their movements and personal interactions outside of their home"