When we think of car accidents we think of damage done to the cars, swapping insurance info, etc. But what about criminal charges for a car crash?This past Friday night in Orlando, the driver of a pickup truck smashed into the back of a LYNX bus. The driver could be...
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Month: August 2014
DUI checkpoints on Labor Day Weekend
Last weekend to enjoy Summer starts right now, but you should probably keep your eyes open all weekend. You can expect law enforcement to be out in full force looking to catch people drinking and driving.For those out-of-towners, Florida's DUI laws are a little...
Bank Robbery Suspect Caught
The only thing worse than a bank robber is one who gets caught. When you are arrested for bank robbery, you will have to battle the federal government's resources because nearly all banks, credit unions, and savings and loans are federally insured. Such is the case...
Attempted Kidnapping of young boy
A kidnapping charge is a serious matter, but an attempted kidnapping of a child under 13 years of age is disastrous. Over in Ocoee, FL, police are searching for a man who tried to kidnap an 11-year-old boy. It took place this past Monday when an elementary school was...
What is considered First Degree Assault?
In the state of Florida, being charged with First Degree Assault means a lot more than normal crime of Assault. Assault is a Second Degree Misdemeanor in Florida. That usually comes to 60 days in jail, to go with 6 months of probation and some fines. But when a person...
Florida drivers, expect company from the Highway Patrol this week
Any Florida motorist who has had a few drinks and thinks that he or she might stand a reasonable chance of being undetected by Florida law enforcers while out on a state road or interstate this week is likely mistaken.In fact, sadly mistaken.For starters, there are...
Drug Trafficking Defense
The laws regarding "drug trafficking" in the state of Florida come with harsh penalties. One of the most common drugs involved in trafficking is cocaine. Because it is considered a controlled substance, this means that there is a high potential for abuse that can lead...
Drunk Driving Crash
No matter how many public service announcements play on TV or on the radio, some people just won't take drinking and driving seriously.This weekend, a teenager lost his life while trying to stop his friend from driving while impaired. The friends were planning on...
Dealing with Grand Jury Investigations
On the news you might hear about "grand jury investigations" and not know exactly what it entails. Right now in Texas, Gov. Rick Perry is going through a grand jury investigation over his alledged corruption.In the state of Florida, a grand jury is an...
DUI stop leads to arrest for marijuana
DUI doesn't always mean that a driver was under the influence of alcohol. Take for example two Pittsburgh Steelers who were pulled over yesterday. Running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount were charged with possession of marijuana following a routine traffic...
