Recent Blog Posts
Fake ID Charges
A Brevard County man was arrested for selling fake IDs to undocumented immigrants, according to WFTV News, and police said that the IDs were of high quality and going for $160 each. According to Detective Weigel, “It was good documentation. I mean, it’s good fake documentation. However, we were clearly able to tell they… Read More »
Sheltering a Runaway Minor
Runaway children pose a serious problem across the country and throughout South Florida. Due to a troubled home life, thousands of minors run away each year. Typical reasons that provoke a child to run away from home include physical abuse, sexual abuse, having one or more parents with an alcohol or drug addiction, extreme… Read More »
Florida Gun Laws
In the aftermath of another school shooting, gun laws may be about to change. Or, more accurately, there is talk of new legislation being proposed, that may or may not go anywhere. Among the advocates for change is Florida Governor Rick Scott, who believes that there should be more armed guards on school grounds… Read More »
Tampering with or Fabricating Physical Evidence
A Florida woman killed a family of three, including the couple’s young child, while speeding at 121 miles per hour on Leroy Selmon Expressway, according to the Miami Herald. She has been charged with three counts of DUI manslaughter, DUI serious bodily injury, fleeing the scene of a crash that involved a fatality, fleeing… Read More »
The Inaccuracy of Eyewitness
In order to be prosecuted for a crime, there must be a substantial amount of evidence to support the allegations against the defendant. There must be even more evidence for the defendant to be found guilty. There are many forms of evidence, including fingerprints and other forensic evidence, surveillance camera footage, cell phone records… Read More »
Contributing to the Delinquency or Dependency of a Child
Is it really illegal to encourage your child to miss school? The answer may surprise you. If you have been charged with a crime for encouraging your child to carry out a specific action, you may be held accountable. Adults can be charged with a crime for encouraging, allowing, or assisting a juvenile (someone… Read More »
Practicing Medicine Without a Valid License
A Jupiter, Florida doctor has been arrested for practicing medicine without a license, according to My Palm Beach Post, and is facing charges under Florida statute 456.065. The man’s medical license was revoked back in 2015 after he was found negligent for his overly generous methods of dispensing opioid pain medications to patients with… Read More »
Recent Sign Shooting Caught on Tape in Micco
A Micco, Florida man was recently caught on surveillance camera shooting an FPL sign (Florida Power and Light Company), according to Orlando News 6. The man had been shooting the sign, placed at the FLP solar power plant, every time it was replaced. Officials finally equipped the area with a surveillance camera and light… Read More »
Aggravated White Collar Crimes
A former employee of Florida Atlantic University has been charged with aggravated white collar crime, grand theft, and organized fraud for her alleged actions in 2014, as reported by Fox 13 News. According to law enforcement, the 27-year-old, who worked in the university controller’s office, signed up for classes five times amassing a total… Read More »
Defense to Seemingly Incriminating Surveillance Camera Footage
A “dash cam” (dashboard camera) recently caught a shoot-out at a busy Florida intersection, as reported by CBS FOX 59 News. Two people exchanged 10-12 rounds from handguns at a stopped light in Escambia County. While no one was injured, there were two children in one of the vehicles. One suspect is in custody,… Read More »
