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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.

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

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

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

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.

When followed, the evidence code can protect us from wrongful conviction.

How young is 'too young' to look like you should be allowed to carry a gun?

Don't let the Court minimize your right to self defense. Getting the right instructions is key to proving your innocence.

Hemp and Cannabis are indistinguishable without chemical testing. New procedures are needed to prove trafficking in marijuana.

Your state of mind is critical in self-defense cases. Don't let crucial evidence be excluded by mistake.

How to use the right to remain silent - learn about police tactics to protect yourself.