“ The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change. The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The opportunity of like is to serve. The secret of life is to dare. The spice of life is…
Sen. Darryl Rouson A Senate panel has approved a criminal justice reform measure that would retroactively apply reduced sentences for some crimes. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 276 by Sen. Darryl Rouson, R-St. Petersburg. There is no House companion. Rouson noted that as a member of the Constitution…
Sen. Keith Perry Juvenile suspects who complete diversion programs could expunge their criminal records, including nonforcible felonies, under a measure that is making its way through the Legislature. The Senate Criminal Justice Committee voted 9-0 on November 2 to approve SB 342 by Sen. Keith Perry, R-Gainesville. An identical measure, HB 195 by Rep. David Smith,…
“ Whatever you do, do it with purpose. Being focused is not something to be ashamed of. It is something to be proud of. When you know what are you are doing and have a clear vision of where you are going, you will not need to chase opportunities. Opportunities will seek you. Happiness will…
Rep. Emily Slosberg Family law court proceedings dealing with parental responsibility and child support issues would have to be electronically recorded or transcribed by a court reporter, under matching bills recently filed by Rep. Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, and Sen. Lori Berman, D-Boynton Beach. HB 339 and SB 558 would also require free copies of the recordings or…
A.G. Ashley Moody Florida’s top law enforcement officer told the state’s leading business and political leaders that public safety is key to Florida’s economic success. Attorney General Ashley Moody was one of a handful of political, industry, and academic leaders who headlined the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s “Future of Florida Forum” on October…
In what could be a microcosm for the debate over how to balance in-person and remote court proceedings in a post-COVID world, the Juvenile Court Rules Committee has made recommendations on remote hearings for dependency and delinquency proceedings. At its October 14 meeting, the committee reviewed proposals for remote access in juvenile proceedings being prepared…
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Recent complaints about unregistered lawyer referral services have Florida Bar investigators concerned that attorneys are unfamiliar with the Bar’s “qualifying provider” rule. Under Florida Bar Rule 4-7.22, attorneys who fail to confirm a qualifying provider’s status with the Bar, or perform other due diligence, could be held responsible for its false or misleading claims, warns…
“ This world is your best teacher. There is a lesson in everything. There is a lesson in each experience. Learn it and become wise. Every failure is a stepping stone to success. Every difficulty or disappointment is a trial of your faith. Every unpleasant incident or temptation is a test of your inner strength.…
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