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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 »
No Hate Crimes Charges In Boca Raton, FL Student Fight
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is taking a closer look at a physical altercation involving high school students in Boca Raton, FL, especially after a video of the fight went viral on various social media sites. A December 22, 2017 report in the Palm Beach Post indicates that officials are continuing their investigation,… Read More »
Stalking, Cyberstalking Charges For Delray Beach, FL Man
A Delray Beach, FL man faces multiple charges after being arrested by police for stalking, cyberstalking, and attacking a woman in Boynton Beach. The Palm Beach Post reported on December 7, 2017 that the offender first became obsessed with the victim through her Instagram profile. His activity quickly escalated, and the woman told authorities… Read More »
Peeping Tom Faces Enhanced Charges For Videotaping Children In Palm Bay, FL
Palm Bay Police Department made an arrest in a Peeping Tom case on December 12, 2017, after two children complained that a man was videotaping them in a drug store bathroom. Florida Today reported that the 20-year-old perpetrator was already in the restroom at the Walgreens on Babcock Street when the brother and sister… Read More »
What Does The Future Hold For Mandatory Minimum Sentencing In Florida?
Controversy has surrounded Florida’s criminal justice system for a few years, especially the mandatory minimum sentencing structure that does not allow a judge to use discretion when issuing penalties. There are only a few exceptions to mandatory minimums for designated crimes, such as the downward departure process that is extremely complex. Changes may be… Read More »
Titusville, FL Man Charged With Second Degree Murder Of Wife
A search for a missing 51-year-old Titusville, FL woman that began December 19, 2017 ended on a somber note, when her body was discovered the morning of Christmas Eve. Florida Today reported that her husband was arrested on murder charges and is currently being held without bail at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. According… Read More »