Law
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Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Linked to Homicide Increase
Statistics showed how weapons laws in the US increase the number of murders. Scientists have statistically shown that the simplification of the use of weapons in Florida led to a sharp increase in the number of murders. The new statistics will add arguments in disputes about the use of weapons in the US in the…
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How To Avoid Common Workplace Lawsuits
Every employer wants to do their best by their employees and sometimes that can be harder than one might imagine. Even when employers try their best and believe they aren’t breaking any employment laws they might be surprised to learn that their are some things they are overlooking. There are several common workplace lawsuits that…
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Tipping the Scale of Marijuana Reform and “Descheduling”
The United States has moved closer in the past few years towards decriminalizing “minor” possession charges involving marijuana in major cities like Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, Berkeley, CA, and even legalized Medical Marijuana in places like Vermont and Washington, Meanwhile, many others battle or petition for comparable law changes or rights. Though, it’s worth…
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Florida Law aims to crack down on Texting Drivers into 2016
Texting and driving has undoubtedly been linked to hundreds of thousands of accidents per year, some leading to fatality. Recently, Sarasota County, Florida Officers was interviewed and made the statement that texting drivers are comparable in performance to that of a drunk—or otherwise intoxicated driver. While it’s easy to spot these drivers, it’s not always easy…
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The validity and legality of the existing Florida canine law
It is a commonly known fact that many states of US are in the habit of introducing strange laws for certain purposes. For instance, in state of Oklahoma there is a strict ban on the promotion of the event of horse stripping. In state of Minnesota it is mandatory for every bathtub to possess feet…
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Open carry and the future of society
In the United States only 8 states remain to date that do not allow open carry. Florida, is one of few remaining states in which continue to discourage and not permit open carry. However, recently State Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach has proposed a bill that would enact all Florida residents with a concealed…
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Texas Modifies ‘Open-Carry’ Law For Citizens
In the state of Texas, while it is legal to carry a firearm with a permit, it is also one of 5 states that do not currently allow ‘open-carry’. This is a controversial legal position, since Texas is a predominantly gun-owner, NRA-supportive, majority republican stance in which strongly stands behind the right to bare arms,…
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Chaffetz eyeing secret service intentions as agency may talk on gyrocopter issue
Jason Chaffetz pointed out that secret services office holders will be in talks with panel members on gyrocopter which landed at the Capitol Hill lawn. According to him, agency officials would be brief members and Washington parlance during a meeting. It happened four days after Doug Hughes had piloted a lightweight aircraft onto Hill’s West…
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Florida bent on removal of lifelong alimony
Lawmakers of Florida are brainstorming over a reform bill on alimony which has a controversial side. It is designed to remove payments of lifelong alimony and replace it with a formula based approach. This would be based on marriage duration and income of spouse whereby the alimony amount and period would be decided. A law…
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Reasons for contacting a lawyer
When you are arrested, it is likely to be a quite terrifying and stressful experience. The main option for the next course of action could be plea bargain during the entire legal process. Although it is seemingly a nice way to come out of a confusing situation, you should contact a criminal lawyer prior to…
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Stand your ground’s reality check in Florida
The arrest of Mr George Zimmerman popularized the term ‘Stand Your Ground” among the Americans. Following the acquittal, there was a controversial coverage around the news networks, public circles and social media platforms. Some of the celebrities also threatened of boycotting the state due to this law. This happened in spite of the reality that…