by Eric Roper | Feb 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Article 107 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) makes it a crime for a military member to knowingly make a false official statement with the intent to deceive. In representing someone charged with this offense, a military defense lawyer may argue that even...
by Eric Roper | Jul 13, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Uncategorized
Although there is still no news from the 11th Circuit on Shelton, the Florida Supreme Court issued an opinion yesterday in State v. Adkins, holding that sec 893.13(1)(a), (6)(a), Fla. Stat., is constitutional. You can read the full opinion here and read more...
by Eric Roper | Feb 21, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
If you are employed by the Federal government, as a military member, a civilian employee, or a government contractor, you are likely required to possess some level of a security clearance. Today, virtually all Federal government positions are required to maintain at...
by Eric Roper | Jan 7, 2012 | Criminal Defense, Military Law, Uncategorized
Manufacturers of synthetic marijuana (widely referred to as “Spice”) have responded to recent state and Federal laws criminalizing the use and possession of the herb by slightly altering the chemical compounds involved in the manufacturing process to avoid using the...
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...
