Category Archives: Stop and Frisk
How Many Times Can You Violate Probation Before Going Back to Jail in Florida?
If you are released on probation in Florida, you will be expected to adhere to a set of conditions during the entire probation term. Failure to follow one or more of these conditions is known as a probation violation and could result in jail time. Accidental breaches are unlikely to result in jail but… Read More »
Can The Police Conduct Stop and Frisk Procedures Legally?
Why frisk and stop? There are three levels of citizen-police encounters in the Florida constitution, as well as in our federal constitution and case law: During a level one encounter, the citizen can leave freely, and police contact is minimal. United States v. Mendahall, 446 U.S. 544, 100 S.C. 1870 (1980). Officers are permitted… Read More »