Navigation Rep. David Smith The second time could be the charm for criminal justice reform advocates after the House voted unanimously to approve a measure that would allow juveniles to expunge their criminal records, including some felonies. The House voted 115-0 on February 24 to approve HB 195 by Rep. David Smith, R-Winter Springs.
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Retired law enforcement dogs veterinary care bill moves
Sen. Bobby Powell A measure to provide subsidized veterinary care for retired law enforcement dogs, an Animal Law Section priority, has cleared its final committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 20-0 on February 24 to approve SB 226 by Sen. Bobby Powell, D-West Palm Beach.
House approves measure to apply the death penalty to some drug dealers
Rep. Scott Plakon The House has approved a measure that would make it easier to prosecute drug dealers for first-degree murder when a customer suffers a fatal overdose. The House voted 75-38 on February 24 to approve HB 95 by Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood.
Senate passes bill to notify victims of their right to private counsel
Sen. Danny Burgess The Senate has approved an expanded version of a measure that would notify victims of their right to counsel and encourage The Florida Bar to develop a registry of pro bono attorneys willing to represent them. The Senate on February 23 voted 17-0 to approve SB 1012 by Sen. Danny Burgess, R- […]
The Power of Pro Bono – Leadership Academy interviews with Florida Bar president-elect candidates Lorna Brown-Burton and Scott Westheimer
Members of The Florida Bar expect our leaders to recognize the importance of pro bono legal service and personally uphold the values of our professional obligation to serve those in need. For this month’s column, Leadership Academy Class IX Fellows Marc Marra, Danielle Weaver-Rogers, and Michel Morgan interviewed the candidates for Florida Bar president-elect — […]