William Shepherd

William Shepherd

February 26, 2019 | Daily Business Review

The Purpose of the Powerful Statewide Grand Jury

A statewide grand jury hasn't been convened for eight years, but despite being kept on the shelf, the statewide grand jury remains both effective and unique in its ability to review important issues for Florida, and Gov. DeSantis is smart to deploy it.

By William Shepherd and Jeff Schacknow

5 minute read

February 08, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Board of Contributors: Elevating scientific evidence standards improves justice

William Shepherd writes that two Florida lawmakers have proposed elevating the standards by which scientific evidence is presented in court to Florida's juries, enhancing the tested evidence that sometimes forms the basis of criminal cases.

By William Shepherd

4 minute read