Bill to simplify obtaining protective orders moves in the House Rep. Alina Garcia A House panel has approved a measure that would make it easier for domestic violence victims to obtain a protective order. The Civil Justice Subcommittee voted 16-0 on Thursday to approve HB 761 by Rep. Alina Garcia, R-Miami. The bill, “Interpersonal Violence […]

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Fort Myers, Florida – U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Anthony Vincent Organo (32, Cape Coral) to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for distributing videos depicting the sexual abuse of a child. The court also sentenced Organo to a term of 15 years of supervised release and ordered him to […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Andrew Tyler Harp (31, St. Augustine) to 10 years in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  As part of his sentence, […]

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11th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Bertila Soto to Receive Distinguished Judicial Service Pro Bono Award Judge Bertila Soto Judge Bertila Soto, of the 11th Judicial Circuit serving Miami-Dade County, is the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Judicial Service Award. The award, which honors outstanding and sustained service to the public especially as it relates to […]

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Young Lawyer Michaèl’s Déborah Saint-Vil of Miami to be Honored for Pro Bono Service Michaèl’s Déborah Saint-Vil Michaèl’s Déborah Saint-Vil is the recipient of the 2024 Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award. The award recognizes public service or legal aid performed by a lawyer who is 35 or younger or who has […]

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Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Laela Marme (18, Temple Terrace) with possession of stolen firearms. If convicted, Marme faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.  According to court documents, on October 28, 2023, Marme stole five firearms, including four handguns and […]

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DOAH sets free admin law and environmental regulation CLE for Tampa January 29 The day concludes with a session on, “Effective Expert Witness Testimony,” presented by Administrative Law Judge Jodi-Ann Livingstone A four-hour CLE covering a range of topics pertinent to administrative law and environmental regulation is planned for January 29 at Southwest Florida Water […]

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Orlando, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the return of an indictment charging Jackie Jamal Hines (46, Melbourne) with possession with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine. If convicted, Hines faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.  The indictment also notifies […]

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Measure would have Florida’s CFO set the rate paid on IOTA accounts Two state lawmakers have filed legislation that would have the state’s chief financial officer set the rates paid on the lawyer IOTA accounts, instead of a recently enacted Florida Supreme Court rule requiring lawyers to keep their trust accounts in institutions that tie […]

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Gedeon & Morales Law Group to Receive Commendation for Pro Bono Work The Gedeon & Morales Law Group — a Hollywood-based law firm with an unrelenting focus on delivering pro bono legal services to the underprivileged — will receive the 2024 Law Firm Commendation from Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz at the annual Pro Bono […]

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