Judge goes against plea deal

Professor Flowers gave her opinion regarding a story about a judge going against a plea deal after a shooting victim voiced his displeasure with the deal and his exclusion in the process.

Ruling may affect trial in deputy’s slaying

Professor Flowers spoke with the St. Petersburg Times about a case that is being re-examined in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling. The case involved a man who was arrested and the only evidence is his confession, but he was not read his Miranda rights.

Supreme Court action regarding war on terror

Professor Batey spoke with WMNF about the Supreme Court’s actions regarding the war on terror, which allows trials for those in custody as terror suspects.

Supreme Court’s ruling in the Blakely case

Dean Jacob spoke with the Associated Press about the Supreme Court’s decision in the Blakely case, which takes away the right judges to expand defendants’ sentences based on facts the jury may not know.

Irregular housing contracts

Professor Wilson spoke with the Sarasota Herald Tribune about irregular contracts going through a local housing authority regarding extending closing dates.

Job market for grads

Recent alumnae James Headley spoke with the Gulf Coast Business Review regarding the job market for recent grads.

State statutes

Professor Flowers spoke with the St. Petersburg Times about two state statutes, the first regarding inciting a riot and the second which bans felons from voting.

Medicare discount prescription cards

Professor Morgan spoke about the new Medicare cards discount prescription cards and suggestions for how to approach the program.

DUI convictions in Florida

Professor Flowers spoke about DUI manslaughter, repeat DUI convictions and DUI sentencing. Specifically, she related how Florida compares to other states in this area.

Medicare discount cards

Professor Morgan spoke about her upcoming presentation about the Medicare cards discount prescription cards and the discount program in general.

Student Neelofer Syed overcomes

Student Neelofer Syed spoke with The National Jurist about winning a Woman of Achievement Award and her drive to become a lawyer.

Supreme Court supports “Under God” in Pledge

Professor Davis spoke on WTSP’s 6 a.m. news to speak about the Supreme Court supporting “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance.