Shawn A. Arnold Criminal Law Blog

Internet Cafes Under Pressure in Florida

Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Shawn A. Arnold

The State Attorney's Office in rural Jackson County in the Panhandle of Florida convened a grand jury to decide whether Internet gaming devices were illegal under Florida Law.  The grand jury decided that the seizure of the machines was a lawful action taken by the Sheriff's office.  This action is not only a cowardly act by the State Attorney's Office but really adds nothing to the equation.  In Florida, the only cases typically taken to a grand jury are indictments on First Degr... Read More
Posted at 13:24 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

Facts not Suspicion needed for a Police Stop and Interrogation

Wednesday, January 26, 2011 by Shawn A. Arnold

Jacksonville Defense Attorney Shawn Arnold discusses the recent First DCA opinion in Hill v. State regarding an illegal police stop and search. ... Read More
Posted at 10:09 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law
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