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Shoot First, Cry Laternew

The first of its kind, Florida's shoot first, judge later legislation came to life (or death) in 2005, assuring all responsible owners of guns that they could shoot first and ask questions later without fear of legal reprisal. Now similar laws prevail in 24 states.
Orlando Weekly  |  Billy Manes  |  06-14-2012  |  Crime & Justice

Live, Work, Paynew

How an accident pushed one Orlando woman into the intersection of Orlando's professional-incest machine.
Orlando Weekly  |  Billy Manes  |  02-23-2012  |  Crime & Justice

Why Would Anyone Want to Be a Public Defender?new

Perhaps its for the low pay, long hours and questionable clients.
Orlando Weekly  |  Billy Manes  |  02-19-2008  |  Crime & Justice

No Man's Landnew

If a homeless person is shot in the woods, do the police really care?
Orlando Weekly  |  Billy Manes  |  01-14-2008  |  Crime & Justice

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