Legal News & Notes

Police Drug Sniffing Dog

Signal by Drug-Sniffing Dogs May Not Be Enough to Warrant Car Search in Parts of Florida

Trained police dogs can smell when marijuana is present. Their signal to the scent is often enough for police officers to conduct a search of a car without a warrant, but that is about to change in parts of Florida. What changed, and…
People Charged in Death of Liam Payne

Why Were Five People Charged in Death of One Direction Band Member, Liam Payne?

A tragedy unfolded in South America when a British pop singer was found dead on the ground below his hotel balcony. Liam Payne had fallen to his death, and now, authorities are pointing fingers at who is to blame for the accident. Who…
Jay-Z’s Request to File for Dismissal

Judge Grants Jay-Z’s Request to File for Dismissal in Rape Claim Case. What Does It Mean?

After months of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs making news for accusations of sexual assault, his former friend, Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, has been named as an accomplice. What has Jay-Z been accused of doing, and why does it mean…
2025 Immigration Policy Changes

What Immigration Policy Changes Can We Expect in 2025?

A new presidential administration will take control over the United States government on January 20, 2025. A new administration led by Donald J. Trump will immediately begin making changes to affect US policy, which could have a direct impact…
Dog Park Stand Your Ground

Judge Says Dog Parking Shooting Doesn’t Qualify for “Stand Your Ground” Dismissal

Two men were alone in a dog park, and one ended up dead. A judge recently decided a jury will need to determine whether or not one man was justified in taking the other man’s life. What happened, and will there be any consequences? One…
Daniel Penny Will Go Free After Trial in Subway Chokehold Manslaughter Case

Daniel Penny Will Go Free After Trial in Subway Chokehold Manslaughter Case 

A subway ride in New York City left one man dead and another facing up to fifteen years in prison. What happened between the two men, and what eventually led to one man walking away free? The Incident On May 1, 2023, two men boarded a…
Operation Turkey Day DUI

Operation Turkey Day DUI Leads to 39 DUI Arrests in Hillsborough County

The time around the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the worst for drunk driving. For this reason, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted "Operation Turkey Day” in an attempt to cut down on the dangers of drinking and driving. What…
Hit and Run Doctor

Tampa Doctor Arrested for Hit and Run That Killed Man in Wheelchair  

After spending decades serving patients, a doctor left one man for dead. What consequences will a Tampa man face for leaving the scene after fatally hitting a man in a wheelchair with his vehicle? A Hit and Run In the early evening on…
AI Chatbot Company Wrongful Death

Mother Sues AI Chatbot Company After She Says It Contributed to Her Son Taking His Own Life 

A recent legal case opens up a brand new area of potential lawsuits: suing AI companies and the chatbots they provide. See why a Florida mother is suing an AI chatbot company after she said it contributed to her teen son taking his own life. Starting…