John Michael Phillips Criminal Law Blog

What is the Amanda Knox story all about?

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by John Michael Phillips

An Italian appeals court threw out American-born Amanda Knox and her co-defendant Raffaele Sollecito's murder conviction, allowing for their immediate release. Why and What is this case about?... Read More
Posted at 14:16 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

DUI / DWI - Don't to it. If you've had a drink, here are tips to protect your rights.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by John Michael Phillips

DUI is a crime of degrees. It is not illegal to have a drink with your meal and drive. Bars have parking lots after all, don’t they?  However, it is illegal to drink too much and then drive. The thresh-hold for legal intoxication (.08 in Florida) is easy to exceed.... Read More
Posted at 21:37 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez v. Casey Anthony - Defamation Definition

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 by John Michael Phillips

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Posted at 21:22 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law
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