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Monthly Archives: January 2019

CrimLaw9

“Gay and Transgender Panic Defense” Could Soon No Longer Be Available To Criminal Defendants

By William Wallshein P.A. |

The “gay and transgender panic” criminal defense has been around for a long time, dating back to homosexuality being listed in the Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders. Extremely controversial, the defense effectively allows a murder conviction to be downgraded to manslaughter, negligent homicide, or another lesser charge if the defendant claims that they suffered… Read More »

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Drug1

Federal Sentencing Bill Proposes Drastic Changes to Sentencing for Drug Offenses

By William Wallshein P.A. |

The First Step Act—Congress’ first attempt at prison sentencing reform for federal crimes—has passed the House, and the Senate is now being called upon to hold a vote by the end of December. The bill has been five years in the making, and has drawn criticism from some of the most conservative lawmakers, who… Read More »

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DomesticViol

The Link Between Domestic Violence and Murder

By William Wallshein P.A. |

The Washington Post recently ran a story on domestic violence/family violence offenses and the fact that half of all women killed in the past decade were killed by a former intimate partner; a third of which were known to be a potential threat ahead of any attacks. According to the Post’s investigation, in a… Read More »

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Defense

When Defamation & Free Speech Turns Into a Crime

By William Wallshein P.A. |

While many people assume that defamation is an issue for civil court, in fact, a number of states also have laws that make defamation a criminal act, including in Florida. In Florida, any person convicted of the publication of libel is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor, and that includes the owner or editor… Read More »

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