Racial Profiling Continues in Orlando

Orlando Sky Line looking over the Lake Eola.
It looks like the practice of racial profiling is still very real in Orlando. Allegations of racial profiling in Orlando are not new. In fact, I've personally heard it at many community meetings around the city, including in Parramore, that police intimidation is high and can feel abusive. But now there are two new racial profiling cases that demand this issue finally be confronted publicly by Mayor Dyer, other local elected officials and the Chief of the Orlando Police Department.

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MARISSA & GEORGE: CASE STUDIES INTO THE BLACK & WHITE OF FLORIDA JURISPRUDENCE

DeptLawEnforby Attorney Britt Lyle

Even the most astutely clever author of the most intriguing action/suspense/drama novel would be hard pressed to articulate, even with complete artistic license, the clarity that these set of actual, not contrived, facts indicate about the dual legal systems that exist in every county courthouse in the State.

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Zimmerman Will Most Likely Win Again

Zimmerman1by Attorney Camara Williams
Last week George Zimmerman found himself embroiled in another legal situation. He allegedly pointed a shotgun in the face of his live in girlfriend. This prompted a slew of internet blogs to declare he will FINALLY "get what he deserves..." and ultimately be sent to prison on a charge. First and foremost, there is a highly likely scenario where he could just get probation for the charge.

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Why Is The Marriage Law and The Homestead Law CoHabitating?

cohabitationby Attorney Camara Williams
Last week I was going to write about the topic of Homestead property, and it relation to marriage and conveyance (I was inspired by my friend’s wedding). However, I became sidetracked with Veterans Day and I decided to go into another direction and speak about Florida constitutional law basics. This week I have decided to revisit the topic and give a proper explanation as to what exactly is Homestead property and why is it so important for a Florida resident.

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