Following the 2018 massacre that took place in Parkland, Florida, state legislators passed a law to prevent anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a rifle or long gun.   Shortly after the law was passed in 2018, the National Rifle Association (NRA) challenged it, claiming it was unconstitutional by violating both the Second and Fourteenth Amendment. The Florida …

                  On February 23, 2022, a mother from Green Bay, Wisconsin made a horrific discovery when she found her son’s severed head sitting in a bucket in her basement. Taylor Schabusiness was later accused of murdering the young man, sexually assaulting his corpse, and then dismembering his body. After her arrest, Schabusiness …

In a criminal investigation, law enforcement will search for specific pieces of evidence to tie the responsible person to the crime. Evidence is generally defined as the information or object that is admitted into court for the judge and jury to consider when hearing a case. One of the most persuasive forms of evidence is known as Forensic evidence. Thisis …

When a person is suspected of a crime, the prosecution team relies on the available evidence to obtain a conviction. As technology has continued to evolve, so has the need for ways to obtain, analyze, and document digital evidence. This page will provide information on the common types of digital evidence in criminal cases, the potential challenges they pose to …

During the discovery phase of a criminal case, both the State and the defense have an obligation to disclose relevant information and evidence to each other. This sharing of information promotes fairness and allows both parties to adequately prepare for trial. If there is reason to believe that an opposing party has failed to comply with their discovery obligations or …

Child pornography cases can destroy a defendant’s life. Given the nature of the offense, the penalties are harsh and long-lasting. A person convicted of a child pornography offense may be sentenced to prison, be forced to pay high-cost fines, and become a registered sex offender for the remainder of their life. Each accusation of child pornography possession should be taken …

New DNA technology has been extremely helpful over the years in helping law enforcement solve criminal cases. DNA evidence is usually found and gathered from a crime scene, whether it be from a weapon, blood splatters, or footprints. But what if police were able to collect and trace DNA from the beach? Or from the air inside the room? A …

Three decades after Marlene Warren was shot by a “killer clown” with balloons and carnations, the case is finally ending with the defendant pleading guilty. Sheila Keen-Warren, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly killing her husband’s first wife. Keen-Warren was originally arrested and charged with first-degree murder in 2017 but has had her trial postponed multiple times due …

Sex crimes are considered extremely serious offenses in Florida, especially when the offense involves minors. In Florida, these crimes carry severe legal consequences that can impact the offender’s future. This blog post will explore the legal implications of sex crimes against minors, along with a recent case in which a man was charged with over 100 sex crimes. What was …