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02Jul
2014

Florida Death Row Inmate Has Sentence Overturned After 28 Years in Prison

        Sentence Overturned for Florida Death Row Inmate On June 27, the Florida Supreme Court vacated a conviction and death sentence of Mr. Paul Hildwin due to newly discovered evidence.  New DNA ...

09Jun
2014

This Week in History: Famous Criminals & Judges

                    On June 8, 1917, Byron Raymond (“Whizzer”) White was born — the only NFL player to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. On June 9, ...

15May
2014

How You Can Get Rid of Your Criminal Record

        How You Can Get Rid of Your Criminal Record With a criminal record, many opportunities that may otherwise be open to someone with your knowledge, skills, and talents may not be possible.  In this ...

18Mar
2014

Five Questions to Stop Asking Your Defense Attorney

There are very few absolutes in life. Remember the old adage “There’s no such thing as a stupid question”?  There are exceptions.  If you’re from New Jersey, you know precisely what I’m talking about (“What ...

25Feb
2014

Attorney Q&A: Domestic Battery

West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers answers questions about domestic battery charges. Mr. Landers has more than 23 years of experience in handling domestic violence cases. What is “battery”? In ...

18Feb
2014

Beware of Predatory Prescription Practices

West Palm Beach criminal defense lawyer Kelly V. Landers helps you to understand your rights and responsibilities with respect to safe prescription practices.  Prescription painkillers are dangerously addictive, and trusting ...

12Feb
2014

What You Need to Know About Driving and Drug Offenses

Have you been charged with a drug offense in South Florida? If so, then you should know that any offense where a plea of guilty is entered will result in the suspension of your driver’s license for two years.   If you are ...

05Feb
2014

What You Need to Know if You’ve Been Arrested for DUI

If you have been recently arrested for DUI, you will have many concerns. Foremost, you’ll likely be wondering if you can continue to drive. Prior to July 1, 2013, the answer was no. The state of Florida has now changed this ...

27Jan
2014

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities When Charged with Domestic Violence

If you are charged in the criminal defense system with Domestic Battery, it is vital to have the representation of an experienced and ethical criminal defense attorney. While your case is pending (i.e., before you enter the ...