SENTENCING RULING The 1st District Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of an inmate who challenged his four-year sentence for fleeing from a law enforcement officer and driving without a license. The inmate said the trial judge who issued the sentence did not follow sentencing guidelines which would have given the inmate a maximum one-year Read more about Legal Updates[…]
SPORTS BETTING The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the State of New Jersey regarding states’ ability to allow sports betting. The Court ruled that existing law prohibiting states other than Nevada from permitting sports books unconstitutional. This may open the door for Florida to allow the same. RED LIGHT CAMERAS In a blow Read more about Legal Updates[…]
GOLF CLUB MEMBER SETTLEMENT A U.S. District Court judge has been asked by a class of former members of the Jupiter Golf Club to approve a $5.4 million settlement. The plaintiffs filed suit when the club was taken over by the Trump Organization in 2012 and the new ownership refused to reimburse deposits. OPEN MEETING Read more about Legal Updates[…]
FELON VOTING RIGHTS A U.S. district court judge has ruled Florida’s procedure, in place since 2011, for felons to regain their voting rights unconstitutional. Governor Scott developed the system requiring a minimum five year wait after serving their sentence, probation and victim restitution before a felon could apply for restitution. Even after meeting those requirements, the Read more about Legal Updates[…]
TIKD LICENSURE Tikd, a startup phone app, has been ordered by the Florida Supreme Court to answer the Florida Bar allegation that it is practicing law without a license. The app allows you to upload traffic tickets in less than two minutes with the company assuming all responsibility and guaranteeing drivers will receive no points on Read more about Legal Updates[…]