The US Sentencing Commission has voted unanimously to begin a sweeping review of federal sentences for drug dealers in a move that could herald long-awaited reductions in America’s prison population. Just days after attorney general Eric Holder called for a...
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About: Ray C. Lopez, PA
Ray Lopez has practiced since 1990, with prior experience as a Hillsborough County assistant State attorney and lawyer for the Tampa Police Department. He handles all criminal charges, from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies and federal drug charges. He practices in all state and federal courts of the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, as well as criminal appeals, juvenile court, administrative hearings, and civil forfeiture proceedings.
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Federal Appeals Court Holds That Statements of Confessions Made To a Federal Agent Through an Interpreter Are Not Admissible
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The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the Government cannot introduce post-Miranda statements made by a Defendant through a foreign language interpreter without calling that interpreter as a witness. To so so would violate a Defendant’s Constitutional Right...
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Miami Police Shot 33 People In 3 Years Without Legal Justification
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Miami police exhibited pattern of excessive force, Justice Dept. says By Carol Cratty, CNN July 9, 2013 — Updated 1950 GMT (0350 HKT) STORY HIGHLIGHTS Justice Department review looked at shootings involving police Officials conclude police intentionally opened fire 33...
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The Police Will Violate Your Rights At DUI Checkpoint; May Ilegally Search Your Car After Drug Dog Alerts
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Police Cannot Stop and Frisk a Suspect When They Have Not Recently Observed the Suspect Involved In Suspicious Activity
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United States V. Robert Joseph Valerio, No. 12–12235 (June 20, 2013) Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Panel: Barkett and Marcus, Circuit Judges, and Conway, District Judge Barkett, Circuit Judge: Reversed, Vacated, and...
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