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Limited medical marijuana use is now legal in Florida, and voters will soon consider expanded use, which may have mixed effects for residents and visitors. In June 2014, Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill legalizing limited use of medical marijuana. People in Orlando with conditions such as cancer, epilepsy and Lou Gehrig’s disease can now use prescribed marijuana without risking…
At the Marian Gardens Tree Farm just outside Orlando, Gary Williams held a position of trust: in 20 years of employment, he had risen to the position of chief financial officer. As CFO, Williams had unfettered access to company accounts. Over several years, Williams falsified checks, took out credit in his employer’s name and made large cash withdrawals from company…
St. Petersburg Times Tampabay.com By Craig Pittman, Times Staff Writer Posted: Feb 02, 2011 04:29 PM The angler recognized the boat roaring past him in the manatee refuge. It belonged to one of his neighbors in Brevard County. It was going much too fast. Then the boat slammed into a manatee, a collision so violent that the boat jumped out…
OrlandoSentinel.com By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel 3:45 PM EST, March 2, 2010 An MBI agent grabbed a woman’s breast during an undercover operation at a massage parlor last year, and now the woman’s attorney wants the prostitution charge dropped. A hearing will be held Friday in Orange County to discuss the issue. In September, Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation agents arrested…
To some, there’s a misconception that drivers in the state of Florida can simply refuse to take a breath test if they get pulled over for suspected drunk driving-and thereby get them off the hook for a DUI. This to some extent is true. Drivers can refuse to submit to a breath, blood or urine test. However, it’s important to…
Florida drivers may have their licenses suspended for numerous reasons, and if they continue to drive, they could face criminal charges. Although many view it as a right, driving is a privilege in Florida, and elsewhere. As such, it may be taken away. In order to ensure their rights are protected, it is important for drivers to understand what may…
U.S. District Court Judge Mary Scriven recently struck down Florida’s Drug Abuse Prevention and Control law, holding it violates due process because it does not require that prosecutors prove an accused knew he possessed illegal drugs to secure a conviction. The History Of Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act In 1996 and 2002, the Florida Supreme Court decided two cases…
A new law will allow a person who has as many as four DUI convictions to regain their right to drive, but it also includes the requirement that an ignition interlock system be installed on the vehicle. The ignition interlock prevents the car from starting if the person attempting to drive has alcohol on their breath. While the law will…
Earlier this month a Pennsylvania college student was charged with Homicide by Vehicle while driving under the influence when a fatal car crash took the life of his friend. However, the 22 year old student’s blood alcohol level was just .089%, only slightly over the legal limit of .08%. Florida DUI Penalties Under Florida law, despite the low BAL, the…
After recent news investigations, police departments in Florida are revising their practices related to sex crime sting operations. Florida CBS affiliate WPTV 10 News in Tampa has been tracking how law enforcement agencies use targeted sting operations to find and arrest individuals who might commit sex crimes with minors. Over the past several years, police have arrested and locked up…