Marc Consalo is an Assistant Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. He teaches Criminal Law and Professional Responsibility. Prior to entering academia, he was an Assistant State Attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit for Orange County, Florida. He also worked for over twenty years as a court appointed defense attorney for indigent individuals handling major felonies including sex cases and homicides. In addition to teaching, he serves as a Special Magistrate for the Town of Oakland, Florida.

Special thanks to Sierra Bracewell for her research for this article. Additionally, thanks to Professor Ellen Podgar from Stetson Law School for her invaluable mentorship, and Professor Alisa Smith from the University of Central Florida for her thoughts during the editing process. And of course, much gratitude to the law faculty at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law for their support. Lastly, thank you to Alfred Tahmasian who is a second-year student at the Shepard Broad College of Law and will be sitting for the California bar after graduating.