Category Archives: Criminal
Public Defender Accused Of Making Terrorist Threats
At the risk of sounding self-serving, this is reason number 1254 that you should avoid a public defender. In this case, one public defender is accused of making terrorist threats and/or having a pattern of issuing violent threats to state attorneys. He issued a series of unhinged threats and referenced guns in emails to… Read More »
Corrections Officer Accused Of Smuggling Contraband
A corrections officer is facing nearly 70 charges related to smuggling contraband into a Florida prison for money. 67 counts are related to the unlawful receipt of money for misconduct under the color of law. Inmates have money that they use to make purchases. In this case, the prison found a discrepancy in one… Read More »
Alec Baldwin Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Rust Shooting
This feels like a bad, politically-motivated prosecution against actor Alec Baldwin after the tragedy that occurred about his Rust set during the shooting of a movie. At the time, Baldwin was handed a gun that he believed was a prop gun. However, the gun was real and loaded. The bullet struck stage worker Halyna… Read More »
Criminal Mischief Spree Ends In Murder Charge
Charges have been filed against two individuals in a brutal and senseless attack against a 49-year-old man. The pair had been roaming the streets smashing up cars with a tire iron when they crossed paths with the victim who was riding his bike. They knocked the victim off the bike and then bludgeoned him… Read More »
“Cold-Hearted” Teen Kills Wiener Dog During Robbery
This is hard to write about as a lover of the dachshund breed. Nonetheless, it is a crime. A 17-year-old boy is accused of accosting an elderly man who was walking his two dogs. In the attempted robbery, the boy fired several shots striking both of the dogs. The man grabbed his dogs and… Read More »
Is It Legal To Skateboard In Tampa?
Tampa is one of a handful of cities that have voted to make it a crime to use a skateboard on public sidewalks. Those caught skateboarding in Tampa can face misdemeanors for the conduct. As it stands, there’s no way to criminalize being a jerky youth, so the elderly masters of Florida saw fit… Read More »
Florida Man Facing Charges Related To Jan 6 Riot
Federal authorities recently unsealed an indictment against a Florida man who is charged with rioting and attacking police officers during the January 6th riots. The riots occurred amidst a Twitter storm initiated by deposed president Donald Trump who claimed the election had been unlawfully stolen from him. Trump attempted to leverage several governors to… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Burglary And Theft?
Burglar and thief are synonyms, right? A lot of people seem to think so, but burglary and theft are actually two distinct legal concepts that carry very different consequences. Burglary is far more serious, and is automatically a felony offense, whereas theft can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances… Read More »
What Is Actual Vs. Constructive Possession?
If you are facing charges for possession of an illegal substance in Florida, you may be wondering how best to defend yourself. When it comes to possession, you may feel like you have been convicted the moment that you were charged. However, a lot can happen between the time you are charged and convicted,… Read More »
Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested In Tampa
Tampa businesses have experienced a rash of burglaries lately, and the Tampa PD believes they have just found the person responsible. Four area businesses have been burglarized and the police quickly noted that these burglaries shared a lot of similarities. For starters, in each case the business’s front door or window was smashed to… Read More »
