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Jurors Decide Who to Believe – Not Cops

When a police officer, detective, or any other witness gives an opinion on whether someone else is telling the truth, it invades that sacred role of the jury.

October 6, 2025

Florida Criminal Law in 2025: Harsher Penalties Despite Falling Crime Rates

As the State gets safer, the punishments keep getting worse. New Criminal Laws coming October 1st, 2025.

September 29, 2025

When a Court Goes Too Far: Self-Defense Instructions Blocked

The trial court improperly forced Ortiz’s lawyer to concede that she had committed a battery before allowing the jury to be instructed on self-defense.

September 22, 2025

Fix It By the Book: Intoxilyzer 8000 Repairs

Florida Court Upholds Trial Judge’s Ruling on Intoxilyzer 8000 Repairs: A Victory for Accountability and Fairness

September 15, 2025

Florida Court Declares Open Carry Ban Unconstitutional

Florida’s Open Carry Ban Declared Unconstitutional by First District Court of Appeal - Controlling in Alachua, Levy, Bradford, Gilchrist and more.

September 10, 2025

How Does Jail Credit Effect the Length of Probation?

If you thought this was a settled issue you thought wrong. The 1st DCA weighs in and certifies a conflict with sister Courts.

September 8, 2025

“We’ve Got Your DNA!” – Common Police Traps

The police can lie to get a confession - this lie is common. Gainesville and North Florida criminal defense lawyer Matt Landsman at Landsman Law is here for you.

September 4, 2025

Cannabis Controversy Avoided- State v Powell

Not every Court wants to jump into a hemp or cannabis legal swamp. Pay attention to the Court and learn where Florida Courts stand on this thorny issue.