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Are Voice Stress Tests Admissible at Trial?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Voice stress tests are the new polygraph. The technology records a suspect's voice when he answers easy questions ("What's your name?) and hard questions ("Did...
FL Man Cleared in 'Stand Your Ground' Stabbing
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
A Miami man who chased a thief and stabbed him to death cannot be prosecuted because of Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law, a judge said in a written opinion...
JetBlue Pilot Charged with Federal Crimes
By Edward Tan, JD | Last updated on
Authorities have brought federal charges against the JetBlue captain who flipped out during a flight heading to Las Vegas. The JetBlue pilot, Clayton Osbon,...
Are Ignition Interlock Devices Legal?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Ignition interlock devices have been getting a lot of attention lately. A number of new ignition interlock laws went into effect on the first of the year, and...
'Stand Your Ground' Laws: State by State
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin has drawn national attention to Florida's "stand your ground" law, which says there's no duty to retreat -- anywhere --...
George Zimmerman Case: What Is a Grand Jury?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
If you've been following the George Zimmerman shooting case in Florida, or if you're a fan of Law & Order, you've probably heard the term "grand jury" tossed...
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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