by Eric Roper | Jan 6, 2012 | Maritime Transportation, Uncategorized
As previously discussed in this post, non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCCs) licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) may now utilize an exemption from the requirement to publish rates in a tariff by entering a Negotiated Rate Arrangement (NRA) with...
by Eric Roper | Nov 7, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
The military continues to target and prosecute service members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) who are accused of using or selling Spice, a type of synthetic marijuana. The continued emphasis on this type of prosecution in the military serves as a...
by Eric Roper | Oct 10, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Criminal defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges continue to litigate charges brought under Florida Statute Section 893.13, which makes it unlawful for any person to sell, deliver or possess with the intent to sell a controlled substance. If a defendant is convicted...
by Eric Roper | Oct 7, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Consider the following hypothetical case. You are home watching TV when you hear a knock at the front door. Answering the door, you find a uniformed police officer who asks if he may come inside and take a look around because neighbors have reported smelling what...
by Eric Roper | Apr 29, 2011 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides the authority for a Commanding Officer to impose non-judicial punishment (NJP). Subject to some limitations, individuals facing NJP have the right to refuse NJP and to consult with a criminal defense...
