Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

Hollow Broomstick Not a Deadly Weapon

Michael J. Merrill — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:01:04 +0000

The Fifth District Court of Appeal published an opinion on April 27, 2012 stating hollow, flimsy, plastic broomsticks did not meet the definition of a deadly weapon. As such, the Appellate Court reversed Brandon Brown’s conviction for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and ordered the trial court to enter

Prison Food May Violate Eighth Amendment

Michael J. Merrill — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:01:46 +0000

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion which held nutriloaf may be considered cruel and unusual punishment. Terrance Prude filed a civil rights suit against the Sheriff of Milwaukee County, two County Inspectors, and a jail guard for cruel and unusual punishment. Prude is currently serving a

When is a Pocketknife a Concealed Weapon?

Michael J. Merrill — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:10:19 +0000

By Michael J. Merrill

When the words “concealed weapon” are mentioned, most people likely think of a handgun. A recent decision by the Third District Court of Appeal has included a certain class of pocketknife to fit the definition. F.R. v. State involved a juvenile threatening to stab someone with a

The Kramer Law Firm is Equipped to Give You the Strongest Possible Defense

Steven D. Kramer — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:46:52 +0000

The Kramer Law Firm is equipped to give you the strongest possible defense, no matter what charges you are facing. Whether you have been accused of drug charges, manslaughter, DUI or theft, or you are a juvenile charged with a first-time offense, we will always treat you with respect and