Michael Kessler
@kesslerlawfirm.bsky.social
I wrote the book on Florida DUI defense. The DUI Book, Florida Edition: A Citizen's Handbook for Fighting Drunk Driving Charges (2007). https://www.kesslerlawfirm.com/
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New on our YouTube channel, a conversation with attorney Cliff Barnes about what happens when a lawyer gets called for Jury Duty! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tALi...
Lawyers and Jury Duty
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November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
New on our YouTube channel, a conversation with attorney Cliff Barnes about what happens when a lawyer gets called for Jury Duty! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tALi...
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...
A startling and violent crash that killed four in Tampa early Saturday following a high speed highway patrol pursuit has renewed criticism of FHP, with some calling the chase unnecessary and urging the agency to change its policy. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/4...
Fatal Tampa crash in FHP chase renews criticism of pursuit policy
Some called the chase unnecessary and urged the agency to change its policy, which allows such chases in cases where most local law enforcement agencies do not. FHP said the driver was solely respo…
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November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
A startling and violent crash that killed four in Tampa early Saturday following a high speed highway patrol pursuit has renewed criticism of FHP, with some calling the chase unnecessary and urging the agency to change its policy. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/11/09/4...
Not guilty. That was the finding of a jury on Thursday in the case of a man charged with assault for throwing his hoagie at a federal officer in Washington, D.C. www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
Subway sandwich thrower found not guilty in D.C. jury rebuke
The acquittal on a misdemeanor charge comes after the case came to represent broader resistance in the nation's capital to the Trump administration's law enforcement surge.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Not guilty. That was the finding of a jury on Thursday in the case of a man charged with assault for throwing his hoagie at a federal officer in Washington, D.C. www.npr.org/2025/11/06/n...
A Customs and Border Protection agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship after he repeatedly shot a Chicago woman following a collision between their cars, text messages shown in court revealed. www.cnn.com/2025/11/05/u...
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A Customs and Border Patrol agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship when he shot a woman five times after their cars collidedin Chicago last month, text massages shown in court ...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A Customs and Border Protection agent appeared to brag to fellow agents about his marksmanship after he repeatedly shot a Chicago woman following a collision between their cars, text messages shown in court revealed. www.cnn.com/2025/11/05/u...
Important to know before traveling...
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Important to know before traveling...
Important to know before traveling...
November 5, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Important to know before traveling...
There are 13 gun-related proposals filed for the 2026 legislative session, including a repeal of the minimum age requirement, universal background checks for purchases and mandatory storage requirements. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
It's gun rights vs. public safety as 2026 Florida legislative session approaches
Florida's gun debate intensifies as court rulings prompt 13 new legislative proposals, balancing Second Amendment rights and public safety concerns.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:57 PM
There are 13 gun-related proposals filed for the 2026 legislative session, including a repeal of the minimum age requirement, universal background checks for purchases and mandatory storage requirements. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler. www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/u...
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help | CNN
Illinois deputy found guilty of murder in the shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 asking for help.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A jury on Wednesday convicted an Illinois sheriff’s deputy of second-degree murder, a lesser charge, in the shooting death of Sonya Massey, a Black woman who called 911 to report a suspected prowler. www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/u...
The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe. www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
Ex-Hillsborough sheriff’s commanders added to questionable officers list
The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The State Attorney’s Office placed four former sheriff’s commanders on its “Brady list” amid academic cheating probe. www.tampabay.com/news/hillsbo...
A state commission revealed formal charges against an appeals court judge who, it found, “undermined (her) independence, integrity or impartiality” and “demeaned (her) judicial office”. www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/j...
Judicial qualifications panel finds appellate court judge ‘demeaned' her judicial office
A state commission that polices judicial misconduct Friday revealed formal charges against an appeals court judge who, it found, “undermined (her) independence, integrity or impartiality” and “demeane...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
A state commission revealed formal charges against an appeals court judge who, it found, “undermined (her) independence, integrity or impartiality” and “demeaned (her) judicial office”. www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/j...
Deputies released body camera footage capturing the DUI arrest of a Florida U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with two young children in the car. cbs12.com/news/crime/a...
'Are you Haitian?': Bodycam footage shows ICE agent arrest for DUI, child endangerment
Deputies released body camera footage capturing the DUI arrest of a Florida ICE agent with two young children in the car.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Deputies released body camera footage capturing the DUI arrest of a Florida U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent with two young children in the car. cbs12.com/news/crime/a...
Your legal options when arrested for a DUI in Florida... www.kesslerlawfirm.com/florida-dui-...
October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Your legal options when arrested for a DUI in Florida... www.kesslerlawfirm.com/florida-dui-...
Breaking down what you can expect when you go to court... www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6DG...
Going To Court
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October 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Breaking down what you can expect when you go to court... www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6DG...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Thank to Feedspot Blog Reader for adding the Kessler Law Firm podcast to their list of 35 Best Criminal Law Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025! podcast.feedspot.com/criminal_law...
October 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thank to Feedspot Blog Reader for adding the Kessler Law Firm podcast to their list of 35 Best Criminal Law Podcasts You Must Follow in 2025! podcast.feedspot.com/criminal_law...
The measure would restore the rights of certain adults and adult children to recover non-economic damages in wrongful death cases tied to medical negligence. www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...
Wrongful death bill clears first hurdle
A House panel on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan proposal to expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act. The House Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee voted 16-2 to approve HB 6003 by Republic...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The measure would restore the rights of certain adults and adult children to recover non-economic damages in wrongful death cases tied to medical negligence. www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...
A Lake County Sheriff's Office employee is facing charges for accessing law enforcement databases to look into people unrelated to her work. www.wesh.com/article/lake...
Sheriff's office employee facing charges for unauthorized access of database
A Lake County Sheriff's Office employee is facing charges for accessing law enforcement databases to look into people unrelated to her work.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:28 PM
A Lake County Sheriff's Office employee is facing charges for accessing law enforcement databases to look into people unrelated to her work. www.wesh.com/article/lake...
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a local father and his daughter, alleges that the corporations are responsible for creating environments that enable predators to exploit children. www.wftv.com/news/local/b...
Lawsuit filed against Roblox and Meta in Brevard County
A lawsuit has been brought against Roblox Corporation and Meta Platforms, Inc. in Brevard County.
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October 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of a local father and his daughter, alleges that the corporations are responsible for creating environments that enable predators to exploit children. www.wftv.com/news/local/b...
A class-action lawsuit alleges that a Royal Caribbean crew member who planted a hidden camera to watch a young girl undress in her cabin may have spied on over 900 passengers. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
Who can sue in cruise ship video voyeur case? A judge could soon decide
Royal Caribbean argues that over 900 passengers should go through arbitration instead of suing for damages.
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October 13, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A class-action lawsuit alleges that a Royal Caribbean crew member who planted a hidden camera to watch a young girl undress in her cabin may have spied on over 900 passengers. www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
With some confusion over the open carry law, some major grocery store chains in our area are letting their policies be known. www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/o...
Can I open carry in grocery stores? Here are the rules of some major chains in Florida
Regular stops for South Floridians, such as grocery stores and retailers, are figuring out their approach to Florida’s new open carry gun law.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
With some confusion over the open carry law, some major grocery store chains in our area are letting their policies be known. www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/o...
A cruise ship crew member may have spied on over 900 passengers, a class action lawsuit alleges. Lawyers who filed the civil lawsuit in a Miami federal court last October want each of those people to be able to hold the company accountable and receive damages. www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
Who can sue in cruise ship video voyeur case? Passengers in a legal showdown
What to know about the fallout of a case that involved a Royal Caribbean room attendant spying on undressing passengers.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A cruise ship crew member may have spied on over 900 passengers, a class action lawsuit alleges. Lawyers who filed the civil lawsuit in a Miami federal court last October want each of those people to be able to hold the company accountable and receive damages. www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
At issue is a state challenge to a 2024 Sixth District Court of Appeal decision to exclude breathalyzer results because Maitland Police drove a DUI suspect to an Orange County facility — beyond city limits — to request the test. www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...
Florida Supreme Court weighs DUI case on police jurisdiction limits
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the “exclusionary rule” and the jurisdictional limits of police authority. At issue is a state challenge to a 2024 Sixth Dist...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
At issue is a state challenge to a 2024 Sixth District Court of Appeal decision to exclude breathalyzer results because Maitland Police drove a DUI suspect to an Orange County facility — beyond city limits — to request the test. www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...
The Tampa Police Department said it is investigating an in-custody death in downtown Tampa on Tuesday night. www.wfla.com/news/hillsbo...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Tampa Police Department said it is investigating an in-custody death in downtown Tampa on Tuesday night. www.wfla.com/news/hillsbo...
New on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuky...
Involuntary Intoxication
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October 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uuky...