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Court Explains Proximity Requirement in Possession of Burglary Tools Case

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

Carbone v. Florida This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney 2012. In Carbone v. Florida, the Fourth District Court of Appeal explains that in order for a defendant to be convicted of possession of … Continue reading →

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Florida Court Explains Prescription Defense in Oxycodone, Xanax Case

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

Wagner v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In the State of Florida, a person charged with possession of or trafficking in prescription drugs can contest the charges with proof … Continue reading →

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Florida Criminal Battery Charge Requires Proof of Intent

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Yarn v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. While anyone who has watched a police drama on TV recently may be familiar with the florida criminal battery charge, it’s likely … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy to Commit Drug Trafficking

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Davis v. State of Florida This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Most people probably already understand that the possession of illegal drugs in the State of Florida, including marijuana, cocaine and … Continue reading →

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Confidential Informant Credibility in Florida Criminal Cases

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

Becker v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Many Florida criminal cases rely on the testimony and participation of confidential informants. Many times these informants have criminal records that are … Continue reading →

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Tainted Pain Shots Still Causing Meningitis Infections

Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Nearly six months after the start of a deadly fungal meningitis outbreak blamed on tainted pain shots, patients who originally tested clear are showing up … Continue reading →

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Life Sentences deemed Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Juvenile Sentencing

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

Young v. State of Florida – Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. In Graham v. State, the U.S. Supreme Court examined the issue … Continue reading →

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Understanding Florida Concealed Carry Gun Laws

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Applying for a license to carry a concealed weapon or firearm for self-defense is a right of law-abiding Floridians. A license to carry a weapon … Continue reading →

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The Sniff is Up to Snuff: Police Dogs in Search & Seizure Cases

Posted on March 6, 2013 by admin

State of Florida v. Harris – United States Supreme Court This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. Police departments nationwide make use of trained police dogs for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Unconstitutional Search and Seizure

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

Van Teamer v. State of Florida – Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals This story brought to you by Canan Law, the most respected team of attorneys in St. Augustine. Recently, the Florida First District Court of Appeal made a … Continue reading →

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