It’s likely that the opinion of most adults in Orange City and throughout the rest of Florida echoes that of Americans across the country generally on the specific topic of young drivers and drinking.To wit: Nearly three out of every four Americans polled by the...
Month: August 2014
Young people and drinking: a persistent American concern
It's likely that the opinion of most adults in Orange City and throughout the rest of Florida echoes that of Americans across the country generally on the specific topic of young drivers and drinking.To wit: Nearly three out of every four Americans polled by the...
First Degree Felony Burglary
You could be at the wrong place at the wrong time, or just hanging out with the wrong crowd. But if any of these situations land you with a criminal charge for "first degree felony burglary", then excuses will do you no good. Time to lawyer up. Just about every bank...
FL cracking down on DUIs
You don't have to watch the news or commercials, or even see drivers being pulled over to understand what is going on. It's common knowledge that law enforcement is always cracking down on drunk drivers. But with summer down to its final weeks and Labor Day just...
Sex Sting catches man trying to make child porn
If you get arrested for any child porn related computer crimes, you can expect the state of FL to punish you to the fullest extent of the law. Law enforcement officials often monitor online activity of suspected adults who try to access child pornography. Over in St....
Attempted First Degree Murder
Late last night in downtown Orlando, a man was charged with attempted first degree murder with a deadly weapon. The man is accused of stabbing a victim, by cutting the victim's throat. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, while...
The difference between “actual and constructive possession”
When someone is convicted for possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, the state has to prove that there was "actual or constructive" possession of a controlled substance and or paraphernalia. Actual possession is when the item is in the hands of or on the person in...
Arrested on suspicion of child molestation
Being arrested on suspicion of child molestation is a horrific combination of humiliation and serious criminal charges. This past weekend, "Sons of Guns" reality TV star Will Hayden was arrested in Louisiana on suspicion of child molestation. He is accused of child...
Do Florida motorists have to stop at sobriety checkpoints?
Florida readers and visitors to our blog from other states who might be looking for a quick and definitive answer to the headline question posed above will likely be disappointed by the answer.An accurate response to the query is ... maybe.It should be noted at the...
“Molly” becoming the new drug crime
MDMA, which is a form of Ecstasy also known as "Molly" in the club scene, has become the new drug of the 21st century. It's even caught the attention of the NFL. Just today, the league suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick four games for failing a drug...