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International Extradition Brings Fugitive Back to Tampa to Face Homicide Charges
A man who fled the country in an attempt to avoid murder charges was recently returned to the U.S. by officials in Spain via international extradition proceedings, according to a report by the Tampa Bay Reporter. The fugitive is facing numerous charges in connection with a wrong-way car accident in 2012, which killed one… Read More »
Infecting Another with HIV Could Mean Capital Punishment in Florida
As the 35th anniversary of the discovery of the virus that causes AIDS approaches, Florida lawmakers will weigh new legislation that makes certain behavior a capital crime, according to a recent report in Florida Politics. The bill would amend a law that’s currently on the books, which makes it a crime to knowingly spread… Read More »
13 Arrested for DUI in St. Pete: The Role of Field Sobriety Tests
The St. Petersburg Police Department released the results of a recent crackdown on drunk driving, which involved its officers, Florida Highway Patrol troopers, and various DUI prevention groups. In a 24-hour period in March 2017, the wolf pack arrested 13 individuals on drunk driving charges, reports the Tampa Bay Reporter. Over 200 traffic-related and… Read More »
Bill May Increase Penalties for Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Florida Crimes
Florida lawmakers recently advanced a bill that would increase penalties for certain classes of violent offenses and sex crimes if the defendant is an undocumented immigrant, according to a report in Florida Politics dated March 27, 2017. The law previously passed the Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, but it faces stiff opposition from various civil rights… Read More »
Spring Break Crime: Top Questions About Arrests in Florida
It’s common for police to step up enforcement of alcohol and drug related offenses when Spring Break rolls around each year, but 2017 efforts around Panama City Beach are aimed at preventing more violent crimes: Two weekends of shootings and armed robberies in March prompted law enforcement to crack down on offenders, according to… Read More »
Four Hialeah, FL Suspects Face Extradition to Virginia in Skimming Scheme
The Miami-Dade Police Department apprehended four suspects in a credit card fraud scheme tracing back to businesses in Virginia, according to officials’ reports. The two men and two women, with ages ranging from 21 to 32 years old, were confronted as they returned to the US from Cuba; all are legal immigrants that reside… Read More »
UF Student Body President-Elect May Be Ordered to Pay Restitution for Motorcycle Damage
In an embarrassing incident that took place over Spring Break, the newly elected president of the University of Florida student body was arrested in Key West. The Palm Beach Post reported that the 22-year-old man was heavily intoxicated as he attempted to start and ride several motorcycles that were parked in the street by… Read More »
What is an Alford Plea in Florida?
A Fort Lauderdale man was recently sentenced for his role in a theft scheme that involved breaking the windows of cars and stealing the goods inside, before running off with the valuables. According to internet news media platform Topix – Fort Lauderdale, the man worked with accomplices in the smash-and-grab scam, focusing on gym… Read More »
Police are Cracking Down on Drunk Driving for Spring Break 2017
Now that Spring Break is here and young people from all over the US are heading to Fort Lauderdale beaches, law enforcement officials are warning tourists about public intoxication and driving drunk. According to the Sun-Sentinel, police will be on the lookout for offenders and will be cracking down on enforcement efforts. The Florida… Read More »
High School Football Coach Faces Stiff Penalties for Armed Drug Trafficking in Florida
A former assistant football coach at a high school in Titusville, Florida was convicted by a federal jury on February 27, 2017 for his involvement in a scheme to distribute cocaine throughout northern Brevard County. Florida Today reported that the man was arrested last June after a lengthy investigation by the Drug Enforcement Agency… Read More »