On April 20, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over the legality of state laws in Minnesota and North Dakota that make it a separate crime when drivers who have been suspected of DUI refuse a blood, urine or breath test when police do not have a search warrant....
Month: April 2016
What can Obama do if the Senate refuses to consider Judge Garland for the Supreme Court?
Our system of government prides itself on checks and balances. One of theseparticular checks is that the President checks the Supreme Court by appointing and confirming nominees, and the Senate checks the President by giving their "advice and consent."...
Rick Scott Vetoes Alimony Bill
Big family law news this weekend! Governor Scott vetoed a contentious alimony and child custody bill yesterday. Of many changes to current divorce and alimony laws this bill would have forced the hands of judges to assign 50/50 time sharing of a minor child when it...
7 people accused of drug trafficking conspiracy
Seven people in Florida were charged for various drug offenses on March 31 following an investigation that spanned eight months. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the accused individuals were part of a large drug trafficking operation in Bonita Springs....
Obama’s US Supreme Court Nominee
On March 16, 2016 President Obama nominated Judge Merrick Garland to fill the vacancy left on the U.S. Supreme Court after Justice Antonin Scalia's death on February 13th. Justice Scalia is widely recognized as one of the most conservative members of the Court, and...