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This blog is maintained by The Law Office of Eric Roper, P.A., and is devoted to current legal issues in the fields of criminal defense, military law, and maritime transportation.-
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- Drug sniffing dogs and the Fourth Amendment
- Gideon v. Wainwright and the Right to Counsel
- Miranda warnings vs. Article 31(b), UCMJ rights: What’s the difference?
- Florida 1st District Court of Appeals reverses conviction and sentence for felony drug trafficking
- When is a false statement “official” under the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
USAF E-9 Sentenced to 20 Months and a Dishonorable Discharge
The recent case of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant William Gurney serves as a reminder that military personnel are often held to a higher standard under the UCMJ than their civilian counterparts. According to media reports (available here and … Continue reading
Florida DUI 101: If I’m pulled over for a DUI, should I consent to a breath test?
This is perhaps the most often asked question of a criminal defense lawyer by friends and family members. Of course, the first advice I give when asked this question is to avoid drinking and driving in the first place. Aside … Continue reading
Military Courts-Martial: What lies ahead?
Its a normal Tuesday morning. You report for work as usual but soon after your immediate supervisor pulls you aside and says to you: “NCIS (or OSI, CID, or base police) is here and wants to see you now.” You … Continue reading
What is an Ocean Transportation Intermediary (OTI) license and do I need one?
In the United States, the ocean transportation industry is one of the last transportation-related industries which has not been fully deregulated by the Congress. Beginning in the 1970‘s, Congress passed a series of laws which gradually removed regulatory oversight of … Continue reading