An Independent Analysis of Fletcher v. State, 44 Fla. L. Weekly D1532 (Fla. 1DCA 2019)copyright 2019 by Jon H. Gutmacher, Esq. In the recent case of Fletcher v. State, 44 Fla. L. Weekly D1532 (Fla. 1DCA 2019), the appellate court granted a writ of prohibition requiring the dismissal of all charges against Mr. Fletcher on …

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I posted this on Facebook a couple of weeks ago — that we needed some type of organized response to important legislation in Florida where citizen input would be “critical” I volunteered to take the point on this as follows, so here’s the deal: If you will agree that you will phone, email, or write …

Shooting out the tires of an escaping vehicle in Florida. copyright 2019 by jon gutmacher      Well, I got a question from a friend on Facebook referring to the incident summarized below from Marysville, Washington, and then asking whether shooting out tires in such an incident in Florida would be a good idea. Here’s …

It’s like a nightmare . . . the left has really come up with a unique way to make what is obviously unconstitutional — constitutional to make all semi-autos unlawful. How??? Change the Florida Constitution. Think it can’t happen??? Then you haven’t watched the news or media for the last two years. They will try …

Does Florida Statute 776.013, which creates a presumption that the use of deadly force is reasonable where another person is using force to unlawfully enter or has entered a dwelling, likewise apply to an employee at their workplace? Well, the answer is “no”. F.S. 776.013 concerns only individuals within a dwelling, residence, or occupied vehicle, …