capital crimes


Duval public defender’s hire of Death Row inmate’s wife short-lived

Just a few weeks after Duval County Public Defender Matt Shirk hired Rosalie Bolin — a death penalty mitigation specialist who is married to a Florida Death Row inmate — Shirk canceled her contract Tuesday. Shirk said while her experience, prior successes and unique perspective on capital punishment would normally enhance his office’s capital crimes unit, he also cited her “well-publicized and colorful personal life that has grabbed the attention of many in the 4th Judicial Circuit, including...

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys, the men to turn to

The mission of a nation’s federal criminal defense attorneys is to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime or other misconduct. A federal criminal defense attorney is a lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal conduct. Federal criminal defense attorneys deal with the issues surrounding the apprehension, searches of client or property, and arrest of their clients in view of the Fourth Amendment, as well as any statements the client...