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Florida Woman Faces Criminal Charges Of Practicing Without A License After Allegedly Disfiguring Patient

JonathanTurley

That creates a dangerously fluid and subjective basis for criminal charge, even a misdemeanor. . — Whoever shall resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer as defined in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. . Whoever shall resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer as defined in s. 775.082 or s.

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“Enticing The Crowd With Music”: Miami Police Charge Rapper With Rioting Offenses

JonathanTurley

That creates a dangerously fluid and subjective basis for criminal charge, even a misdemeanor. All persons guilty of an affray shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. . — Whoever shall resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer as defined in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. . 775.082 or s.

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‘Jailhouse Screening’ Puts Undocumented Immigrants at Greater Risk: Paper

The Crime Report

Moreover, immigration screening, although it takes place in jails, is not accompanied by the same procedural protections as criminal law that is meant to stop government overreach. Although he explained he is a legal U.S. citizen to employees at the jail, he had no way of legally contesting the detainer while in custody.

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California Dreaming: Newsom’s Kidnapping Claim Against DeSantis is Long on Politics and Short on the Law

JonathanTurley

It is a curious call for a governor to make after he ran ads in Florida calling on people to “join us in California.” California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) chimed in, declaring the flight from Florida might be “ State-sanctioned kidnapping.” First, let’s look at the law. Gavin Newsom (D.,

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TURKEY TORTS (2020)

JonathanTurley

In 2020, the cancelation of parades and the reduction of travel has led to a very different legal profile of holiday mishaps and malfeasance. faces a misdemeanor simple assault charge for allegedly intentionally blowing on people. Brian and Christa Caponi of Gulf Breeze Florida was not trying to bag a Turkey but raise a pet.

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The Second Trump Senate Trial: Think Belknap Not Blount

JonathanTurley

The impeachment of Senator William Blount of Tennessee may have been the most interesting both factually and legally. Factually, Blount stood accused of a conspiracy with Great Britain to take over territory in Florida and Louisiana (where Blount owned considerable property). William Blount (1798-99). … 7.

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Lawyers Under Investigation For Alleged Fraudulent Voting Schemes In Georgia

JonathanTurley

On the Republican side, Florida attorney Bill Price is facing a more direct and serious investigation than Abrams (who has not been personally implicated in such actions). These groups often have ample legal advisers who are aware of the calls for fraudulent registrations. The date is notable. It was Nov. 21-2-603.

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