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Monthly Archives: July 2018

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Lawsuit Challenges ‘Marsy’s Law’ Inclusion on Florida Ballot

By Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC |

Recently, the Pensacola News Journal reported that a lawsuit has been violated challenging the inclusion of ‘Marsy’s Law’ on this November’s Florida state ballot. This is a controversial ballot initiative that is sometimes referred to as the ‘Victims’ Bill of Rights Act’ by its supporters. In this article, our experienced Miami criminal lawyers provide… Read More »

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New Study: Jury Trials are Increasingly Rare in Criminal Cases

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According to reporting from the Center on Crime and Justice at John Jay College, new research has demonstrated that jury trials are becoming far less common in criminal cases. In a recent study, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) found that only three percent of criminal cases go before a jury. This… Read More »

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Fourth Amendment Watch: Supreme Court Cracks Down on Warrantless Digital Snooping

By Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC |

On June 22nd, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a long-awaited opinion in the case of Carpenter v. United States. In a landmark 5 to 4 ruling, the nation’s highest court ruled that the government’s acquisition of cell tower records amounts to a search for the purposes of the Fourth Amendment,… Read More »

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Miami DUI Refusal: What You Need to Know About the Law

By Ratzan & Faccidomo LLC |

Drivers who are stopped for suspected drunk driving in South Florida can expect to be asked to submit to a breath test or blood test. If you fail to submit to DUI test, you will almost certainly be arrested. Florida has an implied consent law on the books. If you are asked to submit… Read More »

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