Tag Archives: West Palm Beach Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers
Federal Offenses in Airports or Airlines
A Florida man on a flight from Seattle to Beijing was recently arrested on charges of interfering with flight crew members and attendants, as reported by The Seattle Times. According to witnesses, he allegedly lunged for the emergency door latch and attempted to open the door while in flight. Fortunately, the door did not… Read More »
Federal Gang Crackdown
Eighty-three individuals were recently named in a federal indictment for a large variety of gang related crimes, according to the News & Observer. Indeed, 600 law enforcement officers were involved in the federal investigation, which is seeking penalties for offenses committed from as far back as before 2010. The people named are alleged members… Read More »
Minors and Auto Theft
Not all cars are stolen by professional adults who can hotwire a car in mere minutes, take it to a chop shop, and sell the car for more money in parts than the car is actually worth. There is another growing trend in Florida made up of teenagers and pre-teens who break into vehicles… Read More »
Attempted Murder in West Palm Beach
A former pro mixed martial arts fighter was recently convicted of two counts of attempted murder just north of Palm Bay in Viera, according to Florida Today. The crimes took place in 2013 when the man opened fire into a home that paralyzed one and came close to killing another. Attempted murder can take… Read More »
Common Federal Offenses
Federal offenses are crimes that violate federal statute and are investigated and prosecuted by the federal government. Most crimes are state crimes, and are handled by state, county, and municipal police and courts. Some crimes are both state and federal, such as drug crimes. It is important to understand the difference because federal crimes… Read More »
