There are many cases of domestic violence and stalking claimed each year. The process involves petitioning the court for a restraining order that protects one party from receiving any communication from the other party. If a person wishes to place a restraining order...
Month: January 2020
Changes to criminal laws in Florida
Like the criminal justice system in other states, the laws in Florida change in part based on trends and changes in thinking among lawmakers and the general public. The 1990s, for example, saw a clamp down with increasingly harsh punishments for many offenses. While...
Former felons earn back their right to vote in Florida
Felon disenfranchisement is a major issue all over the country. Most felons are not permitted to vote, which prevents them from making decisions about politicians and issues that could directly impact them. A historic constitutional amendment has restored the right to...
