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Comment on Convicted Sex Offender Trapped Within Residential Restrictions by Criminal Record Impacts in the News | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Criminal Record Impacts in the News | Experienced Criminal Lawyers — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:57:44 +0000

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Comment on Florida Sexting Laws Reform Effort by Criminal Laws Passed in Final Florida Legislative Session | myfloridadefenselawyer.com

Tue, 18 May 2010 20:24:52 +0000

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Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:27:57 +0000

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Comment on More MADDness – It’s Not Just Driving, it’s Drinking by MADD Mad About President Obama's "Beer Summit" | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:41:04 +0000

[...] isn’t the first time that MADD has displayed neo-temperance leanings. They have come out strongly against any effort to allow alcohol use in legal settings, or decriminalize some alcohol consumption. Those [...]

Comment on Florida Gun Laws: More Restrictions Needed? by dmatson

dmatson — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:04:17 +0000

Tommy,

Thank you for making such a personal and thoughtful post.

I understand that cases like yours do absolutely happen. It’s a just a fact that bad things happen, and people get hurt and killed, no matter what the laws. All we can do is try to make the best decision to minimize the tragic results.

Your opinion is perfectly reasonable, and I respect that. But many other reasonable people disagree, including most Florida police officers, who are in favor of greater gun restrictions.

And I don’t think any credible gun restrictions would limit your ability to carry a weapon as a law abiding former officer of the court.

But thanks again for commenting, and all the best to you.

Comment on Florida Gun Laws: More Restrictions Needed? by Attorney Kinsella

Attorney Kinsella — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:03:52 +0000

as an ex-prosecutor the fact I have a carry permit has saved both my life, and another time my girlfriends life. I resepect your opinion which you have a right to but you are wrong to want to curtail the carry permit laws in Florida. You site an anomaly case to take away proteciton from prosecutors who do not have the same carry rights as police officers when they have retired or left the job. More prosecutors are murdered than police bc we are the ones who point the finger at the Defendant, who may in some of my cases been a rapist murderer, and I have received many threats. All due respect, do not use anomolous situations to get me and my girlfriend murdered. All my best to you, but you do not know the realit – - try dealing with the Outlaws “Jesus forgives Outlaws don’t” I wake up with this every day and you want to strip my right (and i served our country in the military also). All blessing to you but you are hurting good people by bringing up these type of anomolies. On the mass killing just about every one was under a psychiatrist care and “medication” these “anit-depressive” drugs should be banned. Don’t get me wrong, you are fully entitled to your opinion but without that carry permit I would be dead and my girlfried would be dead – - there is no protection for x-prosecutors unlike cops who have a union etc. All love and light to you and don’t take me the wrong way I only wish you all joy and happiness in life – - Tommy

Comment on Stopping Florida DUIs: Policies That Work? by Cary

Cary — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:29:36 +0000

I completely agree Florida DUI laws can be a little harsh. First time offenders can expect up to $500 in fines, 50+ hours community service, 6 months in jail and other things such as an ignition interlock. Don’t drink and drive and be sure to know the DUI Laws for your state.

Comment on Mortgage Fraud in Florida Tops Nation by Florida Mortgage Fraud Rates again top the nation | myfloridadefenselawyer.com

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:52:59 +0000

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Comment on DUI Suspect on Track Causes Train to Stop in Ocala, FL by dmatson

dmatson — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:57:34 +0000

That is true, and that is the law as it stands in Florida. However, the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt is a bit higher when you have evidence collected by the police that proves she was under the legal limit.

So now, they have to prove that, though she was under the limit, her driving was impaired. It is certainly possibly, but a much tougher case to make.

Thanks for commenting.

Comment on DUI Suspect on Track Causes Train to Stop in Ocala, FL by Umatilla crime scene cleaning

Umatilla crime scene cleaning — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:49:46 +0000

I think you should be convicted of drunk driving even under the limit if it can be proven the alcohol did impair your judgment. We all need to be aware of what we can handle, and be safe. We are adults after all.