Navigation Jude Faccidomo Florida defense attorneys are warning that a proposal to bar the deposition of children and other vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases would do more harm than good. Jude Faccidomo, immediate past president of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, says the proposed legislation, while well-intended, is “counterintuitive.”
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During spring break season, Attorney General Moody raises awareness of travel scams
Attorney General Ashley Moody: “Scams at a Glance: Travel Traps highlights common schemes designed to rip off tourists, as well as helpful tips to avoid falling victim. Download it for free before you leave on spring break or plan a summer getaway.” As part of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney General Ashley Moody is releasing […]
Senate bill decriminalizing fentanyl test strips breezes through second committee stop
Sen. Tina Polsky The measure by Sen. Tina Polsky to legalize fentanyl testing strips, made a brief favorable stroll through its second committee stop in the Senate Judiciary Committee March 7. Polsky’s bill, SB 164, amends F.S. §893.145 to revise the definition of “drug paraphernalia” to exclude certain narcotic drug-testing products, specifically those products that are […]
Jones Foster sponsors the Peggy Adams’ Walk for the Animals 2023
Jones Foster sponsored Peggy Adams’ Animal Rescue League’s 22nd Annual Barry Crown Walk for the Animals at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach. The event featured a runway show of adoptable pets, vendors, music, silent auction, and pet contest, in addition to the one-mile walk along Flagler Drive. Jones Foster’s Mike Gore served […]