Monthly Archives: February 2018
Restoration Of Voting Rights After Felony Conviction In Florida
A controversial area of Florida law is once again in the spotlight, as proponents of a bill that restores felon voting rights made it through the last hurdle necessary to address the issue via a constitutional amendment. The Orlando Sentinel reported that Floridians for Fair Democracy gathered the number of signatures necessary to place… Read More »
Criminal Mischief Charges For Four Florida Men Who Stole, Damaged Two Cars
Two Orlando men were arrested, along with two male teen accomplices, after wreaking havoc on multiple businesses in Brevard County, FL. Florida Today reported that the crime spree started in the early morning hours of January 25, 2018, when the group broke into a car dealership and stole three cars. They also broke into… Read More »
Reckless Driving, Other Charges For Participants In Miami, FL “Rideout”
Dozens were arrested on various charges during the unlawful “Bikes Up, Guns Down” ride, which took place on January 15, 2018 to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ABC Local Channel 10 News reported that riders were spotted engaging in a wide range of reckless driving acts, including popping wheelies, driving… Read More »
Tampa, FL Man Arrested On Bombmaking, Destructive Device Charges
A former Florida National Guard soldier was sentenced on bomb making in an unusual case involving the deaths of his two roommates, according to a January 9, 2018 article appearing in the Tampa Bay Times. While he was never considered a suspect in the killings of the two victims, officials uncovered considerable evidence when… Read More »
Wet Reckless And Drunk Driving Under Florida Law
If you are familiar with Florida law on drunk driving offenses, you know that a DUI is a serious matter. Your driver’s license may be suspended for a considerable length of time, which may affect your employment and personal freedoms. Plus, drunk driving is a crime that carries severe penalties, fines, and even jail… Read More »
Lesser Included Crimes For Florida Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Unfortunately for a Palm Bay, FL man who aimed his car at a policeman, the officer responded by shooting the perpetrator and sending him to a local hospital. Florida Today reported on December 30, 2017 that, just before the confrontation, the man was a theft suspect at Kohl’s in the Hammock Landing shopping center…. Read More »
Nine FSU Students Charged With Hazing In Florida
Nine members of a Florida State University fraternity will face charges of hazing due to their involvement in the November 2017 death of a fellow student and fraternity pledge. According to a January 17, 2018 article in The Sun-Sentinel, the 20-year-old male victim died the day after he consumed a lethal amount of alcohol… Read More »
Lawmakers To Revisit Bill To Decriminalize Marijuana In Florida
A group of Florida lawmakers remains undaunted on the topic of marijuana decriminalization, as they are refilling legislation to reduce penalties for personal use after it did not pass during the last legislative session in 2017. A January 5, 2018 article from Jacksonville, FL based First Coast News reported that the new bill would… Read More »