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Florida lawmakers are hoping to continue moving a bill forward aimed at changing Florida’s minimum mandatory sentencing rules. It comes on the heels of a…
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A measure expunging the criminal records of certain juveniles cleared its first House panel Tuesday.Rep. Chris Latvala (R-Clearwater) says his bill is…
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A bill changing Florida’s minimum mandatory sentencing rules passed its first Senate panel Monday.Under Florida’s 10-20-Life law, a person could be…
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Some Florida lawmakers are hoping to revive an effort that could change the role of State Attorneys prosecuting a “Stand Your Ground” case. And, some…
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A bill reforming the way state prosecutors can charge juveniles as adults is starting to move in both chambers of the Florida Legislature.Susana Marino…
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In the coming weeks, lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill mandating law enforcers across Florida wear body cameras while on patrol. But, the measure’s…
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A bill revising the penalties for trafficking certain illegal drugs narrowly cleared its first Senate hurdle Monday. It’s the second time lawmakers have…
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A bill seeking to increase the number of jurors in cases where the accused could face a life sentence is now beginning to move in both chambers of the…
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A bill got held up that would amend the state’s Stand Your Ground law, after the measure ran into problems during a Senate hearing Tuesday.The intent of…
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Florida lawmakers are holding off on a bill revising the minimum mandatory penalties for the trafficking of certain illegal drugs, after questions were…