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28Apr
2014

This Week in History: 4-28-14

On April 28, 1789, Fletcher Christian and the crew of the HMS Bounty mutiny, casting Captain William Bligh adrift in a small boat. On April 29, 1945, American troops liberate the Dachau concentration camp in Germany. On April ...

25Apr
2014

3 Reasons Your Child Needs an Attorney Present When Talking to Police

Children and juveniles can be placed in a vulnerable position when questioned by law enforcement officers.  Before you permit your child to be questioned by law enforcement officers, please consider the following, based on ...

22Apr
2014

This Week in History: Remembering Patriot’s Day

        On April 20, 1999, Two students embark on a shooting spree at Columbine High School in Colorado, killing 12 students and a teacher. On April 21, Happy Patriot’s Day!  Commemorating the ...

14Apr
2014

This Week in History: Birth of Thomas Jefferson

        On April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson, our 3rd President, was born. On April 14, 1865, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington. On ...

08Apr
2014

Should I Talk to the Police?

In this post, West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers discussed three client examples to help the reader understand the wisest course of action when talking with law enforcement officers. Most attorneys ...

07Apr
2014

This Week in History: Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd President, Died

            On April 7, 1952, “We can afford no liberties with liberty itself.”  United States v. Spector, 343 U.S. 169, 180 (Aprril 7, 1952) (Jackson, J., dissenting) On April 11, ...