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Florida drug testing laws are essential for maintaining a safe and lawful workplace, but what do they entail for employers and employees? Our guide helps you understand the specifics: from your right to test or be tested to the protections you’re granted under state law. We’ll cover the when, where, and how of drug testing…
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In a landmark ruling, the Florida Court of Appeal has expanded the interpretation of the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law, holding that a homeowner openly carrying and loading a firearm on his own property does not constitute criminal use of deadly force. The case revolved around Richard Burns, who was charged with aggravated assault with…
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Finding out that you may be charged with a serious crime can be stressful, and you may feel particularly overwhelmed if you are facing potential criminal charges at the federal level. The fact is that the federal criminal process is much different than facing criminal charges in state courts, and it is important that you…
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On March 29, 2023, a jury of six unanimously found Jerome Johnson not guilty of fleeing with disregard for the safety of persons, after an hour of deliberation. Johnson had been arrested on March 11, 2021, accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase in a red Camaro. Defense attorney Whitney Duteau of Meltzer &…
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A former Martin County High School assistant coach and campus security guard has been sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading no contest to six counts of lewd computer solicitation of a child by an authority figure. The defendant was initially facing additional felony charges that carried a potential 45-year sentence. Meltzer & Bell…
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Exercising the right to a skilled perjury attorney is crucial if facing a perjury charge. The Treasure Coast perjury lawyers at Meltzer & Bell, P.A. are highly skilled at representing clients charged with perjury. Committing perjury is a serious offense because it attempts to derail the justice system and keep it from achieving its primary objective—discovering the truth….
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One of the states with the busiest roads in the world is Florida. The roadways are always busy with millions of vehicles, from commercial automobiles to personal cars. For this reason, it’s easy for you to commit certain traffic offenses. The worst of them that can see your license suspended is driving under the influence…
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False imprisonment, like kidnapping, is a crime of violence committed when the defendant forcibly or by threat confines a person against their will. Any person alleged to have committed this crime may face stringent penalties associated with the charge. Typically false imprisonment is not prosecuted alone. In fact, the Prosecution may choose to include additional…
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Culpable negligence is a legal term in Florida that refers to the act of demonstrating a conscious disregard for the safety or well-being of others. This is different from ordinary negligence, which is an unintentional failure to exercise reasonable care. Culpable negligence is also sometimes referred to as gross negligence and can be committed by…
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The right to life is a fundamental right deeply embedded in the United States constitution. As such, the enactment of the law on homicide seeks to prevent the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another. However, not all homicides are unlawful. Surprisingly, many jurisdictions, including Florida, have laws that address a specific type…
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