FATHER OF MISSING PLANTATION TEEN OUT OF JAIL Bruce Jorgensen was arrested on January 28, 2016, at the Miami International Airport for the offense of desertion of a child and held on $1 million dollars bond with multiple conditions, i.e., electronic ankle monitor, daily report to Pre-Trial Services, fully collateralize bond, and surrender passport. Upon… more »
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Criminal Defense in the News December 14, 2015
Dershowitz on the Defense Fresh from Sunday’s New York Times – an intriguing piece with Alan Dershowitz the centerpiece. One of the most noted criminal defense attorneys makes for an excellent feature story. Be sure to click on the TIMELINE feature, too, chronicling Dershowitz’s career over 5 decades. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/13/business/alan-dershowitz-on-the-defense-his-own.html?_r=0
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Death Penalty Case Of Man Ruled Mentally Retarded
Issues Of Mental Retardation And Cruel & Unusual Punishment At Heart Of 1978 Case The United States Supreme Court heard arguments March 3 in the case of a Florida man who was convicted in 1978 of killing a pregnant woman and a sheriff’s deputy. We first wrote of the case in December. The case involves… more »
Consider Your Plea Or Your Life May Change Forever
Too Fast A Resolution To Your Criminal Case Could Cost You Long Term With literally decades of legal experience under his belt, starting in the early 1970’s, attorney Glenn R. Roderman has seen his share of cases get resolved by plea bargains with prosecutors. Sometimes, taking a plea can be the best answer to resolving… more »
U.S. Supreme Court To Review Florida Murder Case And Death Sentence
When is an IQ low enough for a person to be considered mentally retarded? The United States Supreme Court made a decision in October 2013 to revisit a 2002 ruling in which the justices decided it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute a person who had been determined to be mentally retarded or affected… more »
Florida Law Video Series Reaches Thousands Of Viewers
Glenn R. Roderman’s recently-completed video series, The Spoken Law, reached more than 20,000 visitors on Facebook after being posted on Glenn’s Facebook page during August and September. The 14-part series was recorded in Glenn’s Fort Lauderdale law offices in late July and edited into the 14 shorts. The first videos, which discussed criminal defense strategy, case… more »
