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Category: News & Announcements

UF Quarterback Arrested for Child Pornography

December 9, 2022 College, Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

When it comes to sex crimes, the state of Florida prosecutes cases harshly. This is especially true when the sex crimes involve minors. A person who is accused of possessing or distributing child pornography can lead to extensive penalties that could last the rest of their life. In a recent Florida case, a University of Florida athlete has been indefinitely …

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Defendant in 2016 Double Murder Case Not Guilty by Insanity

December 5, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Austin Harrouff was accused of brutally killing two people and seriously injuring one other in a seemingly random murder case in 2016. After years of gathering evidence and seeking the analysis of mental health experts, a Florida judge has just accepted a plea deal and ruled the defendant as not guilty by reason of insanity.   This article will cover …

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Can I Get Arrested for Polluting?

December 3, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

In the state of Florida, there are penalties put into place for individuals who choose to not abide by the rules or regulations created to prevent pollution. In addition to civil citations, a person may be faced with criminal charges for willful disregard for the environment. There have been two recent cases in South Florida—specifically Biscayne Bay—of willful disregard for …

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Teens Receive Felony Charges for Antisemitic Graffiti

December 3, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Broward Sheriff’s Office has made three arrests in a case involving multiple anti-Semitic messages displayed through a Florida neighborhood. Although the suspects are minors, they are being charged with felony charges due to the hate crime enhancement penalties in the State. This article will provide details pertaining to the Weston case, along with information on criminal mischief charges, antisemitism in …

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FAMU School Shooting

December 2, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

A shooting took place on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus over Thanksgiving weekend, which resulted in four injuries and one fatality. This article will provide details from the case along with information on FAMU’s resources. What was the Incident? Four people were injured, and one was killed on November 27th, 2022 outside FAMU’s Hansel Tookes Student Recreation Center on campus. There have …

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Florida Doctor Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegations

November 29, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

Two women have come forward in accusing a Naples doctor of raping them while receiving medical procedures. Both women claim to have been put out of consciousness prior to the incident resulting in the sexual battery of a physically helpless person. This article will provide information on the case along with details on sexual battery charges in Florida. What was …

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Camp Counselor Arrested for Entering Teens’ Cabin

November 29, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

When people imagine a burglary, it is usually based off of pop-culture or TV references of someone in all black sneaking into a home. In Florida, burglary charges are more complicated than that and have different penalties depending on the type of environment where the “burglary” occurred.   This article will provide information on burglary charges for an occupied dwelling, …

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Foster Parent Sentenced to 170 Years for Child Exploitation

November 25, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes

A Sanford man has just been sentenced to 170 years in prison for secretly recording and abusing his foster children. An investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Sanford Police Department, and the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. We will provide information from the case, along with information on child pornography charges in Florida. What was the Case? …

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19 French Bulldog Puppies Taken from Florida Home – Grand Theft Charges

November 23, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

An ongoing case in Hillsborough County is seeking information about a theft case involving puppies worth more than $100,000. Four people have since been arrested for the burglary, but only 6 out of 19 puppies have been found. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on Dealing in Stolen Property charges in Florida and some possible …

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