Navigation During the first state Senate committee discussion on December 13 regarding a bill requiring Florida drivers who refuse alcohol breath tests to have related devices installed in their cars, a panel member asked about a potential consequence — increased administrative hearings. Sen. Tracie Davis, a Jacksonville Democrat, was referring in her question to a section […]
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Analysis suggests alcohol-related car device bill could increase driver license review hearings
During the first state Senate committee discussion on December 13 regarding a bill requiring Florida drivers who refuse alcohol breath tests to have related devices installed in their cars, a panel member asked about a potential consequence — increased administrative hearings. Sen. Tracie Davis, a Jacksonville Democrat, was referring in her question to a section […]
Measure expands exceptions to grand jury secrecy
Sen. Tina Polsky A Senate panel has agreed to expand exceptions to grand jury secrecy after victims accused a former prosecutor of mishandling a 2006 case against Jeffrey Epstein. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve SB 234 by Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton attorney. Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. […]
Measure expands exceptions to grand jury secrecy
Sen. Tina Polsky A Senate panel has agreed to expand exceptions to grand jury secrecy after victims accused a former prosecutor of mishandling a 2006 case against Jeffrey Epstein. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 8-0 Wednesday to approve SB 234 by Democratic Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton attorney. Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, a Ft. […]
Never Contemplated: Surround Yourself with Amazing People
Bandy Rebecca The latest edition of the “Never Contemplated” podcast features Bar Center for Professionalism Director Rebecca Bandy, a deeply committed and energetic lawyer who developed a thirst for justice while teaching in a rural Georgia high school. Asked to define professionalism, Bandy quotes a short-hand version she learned while serving on an ABA committee.