Judicial Campaign Conduct Forums scheduled for May 2 and 3 All candidates seeking election as judges or standing for merit retention in 2024 will soon be able to participate in judicial campaign conduct forums offering training in the rules governing election to judicial office. Sponsored by the Supreme Court of Florida and The Florida Bar […]

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Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Reginald Dugger (42, Orlando) with attempted possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, Dugger faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison for the drug […]

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‘Supported decision making’ bill for people with developmental disabilities clears the legislature Rep. Allison Tant The Legislature has signed off on a measure, crafted with the help of the Elder Law Section and the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, that would create a guardianship alternative for people with developmental disabilities. The Senate voted […]

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Legislature adopts public records exemptions for county and city attorneys and clerk employees In a sign of more turbulent times, the Legislature has created public records exemptions to shield county and city attorneys, and court clerks and their deputies from death threats and stalking. The Senate on Monday voted 39-1 to sign off on HB […]

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Ocala, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Robert Edward Smith (59, Fort McCoy) with possession of unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons—a machinegun and two silencers. If convicted, Smith faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. According to court documents, special agents searched Smith’s […]

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Legislature move measure to provide ‘alternative headquarters’ for DCA judges Rep. Patt Maney Some Florida District Court of Appeal judges will have an easier time establishing a remote office under a measure that has cleared the Legislature. The Senate voted 40-0 on March 4 to approve HB 353 by Republican Rep. Patt Maney, a retired […]

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 Orlando, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Luis Miguel Plaza (33, Orlando) with distributing and possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl. If convicted on all counts, Plaza faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. […]

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Bill to assist victims of domestic violence obtain protective orders sent to the governor Rep. Alina Garcia Filing for a protective order would be easier for domestic violence and other victims under a measure the Legislature has sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate on March 4 voted 40-0 to approve HB 761 by Rep. […]

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Orlando, Florida–United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Dominick Yvon Louissaint, (19, Lake Mary) with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted Louissaint faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison. The indictment also notifies Louissaint that the United States intends […]

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Full agenda awaits the Board of Governors at its March meeting Florida lawyers for the first time could earn CLE credit for pro bono service under a proposal the Board of Governors will consider at a March 15 meeting in Coconut Grove. Also on the agenda is an update on a trailblazing effort by Miami-Dade […]

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