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Category: Criminal Defense

Miami Man Pleads Guilty to the Distribution of $16M Worth of Adulterated HIV Medication

October 26, 2023 Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements

A group of individuals, including a defendant from Florida, are facing federal charges in a pharmaceutical fraud operation. The case involved the sale and distribution of adulterated prescription drugs to wholesale pharmaceutical subscribers. This page will provide the case details, along with both the federal and state penalties for such offenses. Case Details On September 25, 2023, the U.S. Department …

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How Do Police Test for Marijuana vs Hemp?

October 25, 2023 Criminal Defense, Drug Charges

Marijuana and hemp have similar characteristics but are ultimately considered two different substances with different effects. These differences are what caused both Federal and State law to update the legislation regarding hemp. In short, you can be prosecuted for illegal cannabis but not hemp. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 first removed hemp from the Federal Controlled Substance Act. Also …

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Jury Finds Defendant Accused of Impregnating and Killing his Niece Guilty

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Nearly five years after the disappearance of Iyana Sawyer, a trial for the missing person-turned-murder-case took place in September 2023. The 16-year-old was reported missing while she was five months pregnant, with the father later being revealed as her uncle by marriage. Sawyer’s uncle was accused of killing the teenager out of fear of their secretive relationship and pregnancy becoming …

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Child Abuse vs. Child Neglect – Florida Case Examples

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

Causing harm to a child is not taken lightly. The state of Florida has various laws to catch individuals accused of abusing or neglecting a child under the age of 18. Despite the two offenses sounding similar, child abuse and neglect are two separate offenses. It is important to differentiate between the two, as well as becoming familiar with the …

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Arrest Made in South Florida Three-Part Bomb Threat

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Making a false report is never a good idea and pretending that a fake emergency will occur can cause unnecessary chaos. If law enforcement responds to the false report, it can result in resources being wasted that could be used for more serious issues. On top of that, the person who communicates the fake report can end up being arrested …

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Arrests Made in I-4 Antisemitism Case

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Hate speech should not be taken lightly in the state of Florida. Over the last few years, incidents involving extremist groups have been on the rise. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) indicated in their 2022 report that Florida is one of the top five states in the country for rising hate crime incidents. More recently, extremists have displayed hateful messages across …

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How Common are Hit and Runs in Florida?

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense

An unexpected motor vehicle accident can negatively impact anyone’s day. The possibility of property damage is expensive and annoying to fix. There are also the potential injuries that a person may sustain after being involved in a motor vehicle wreck. Florida roads and highways experience car wrecks every day. The standard duty of care when involved in a wreck is …

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No, Florida’s Constitutional Carry Law Does Not Permit Open Shooting

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

The state of Florida has recently changed its requirements and eligibility regarding firearm possession. As of July 1, 2023, Florida became one of the several states to legalize the concealed carry of a firearm or weapon. While the amendments generated overall approval from Florida gun owners, it is important that they fully understand the law and its current requirements to …

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Florida Case Involving Computer-Generated Child Pornography

October 5, 2023 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes

When a person is charged with possessing child pornography, it is usually assumed that the individual had incriminating evidence like an image or a video sexualizing a minor or minors. However, technological advances are providing offenders with new ways to create and distribute illicit content. It is important, then, to be aware of the State’s full definition of the offense. …

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