Monthly Archives: January 2026
Major Ruling May Allow PTSD Evidence In ‘Stand Your Ground’ Cases
Florida, among other U.S. states, has a “Stand Your Ground” law on the books. This law holds that a person who reasonably believes they are about to be the victim of force has the right to use that level of force in self defense, with no duty to retreat. Historically, the fear of force… Read More »
Dealing With Addiction In Florida Drug Cases
In recent years, a debate has arisen among scientists and psychologists, as well as legal theorists, as to just how deeply addiction affects a person’s neurology. The general impulse is that while addiction can absolutely play a role in affecting a person’s impulse control and other behaviors that might result in committing a crime,… Read More »