On June 14, 2024, the Sixth DCA limited an officer’s authority to conduct DUI investigations that extend into other jurisdictions, and in doing so, has created a conflict with existing Florida law. In State v. Repple, the...more
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has recently clarified the legal standard necessary to strip government officials of their entitlement to statutory immunity. The ruling clarifies the misunderstanding reflected in...more
8/10/2022
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False Arrest ,
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Sovereign Immunity ,
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Sovereign immunity stands for the long-standing premise that the government cannot be sued without its consent. The immunity applies to the State of Florida and all subdivisions of the state, including counties,...more
Law enforcement critics have launched concerted attacks on the doctrine of qualified immunity in an effort to mischaracterize the doctrine as allowing police officers to escape liability for clearly unconstitutional conduct. ...more
The 21st Century law enforcement officer serves a variety of public service functions, only some of which involve the enforcement of criminal laws. From some of those non-criminal public service roles, the courts have...more
Florida’s law enforcement agencies are frequently presented with calls for service involving individuals threatening others or themselves. When qualifying conditions are met, officers may involuntarily commit those who pose a...more