When someone is accused of committing a violent crime, perhaps what interests the public the most is the defendant's motive. This is especially true for serious felony charges, such as attempted murder. But sometimes a person is so antagonized that a mental disorder...
Month: July 2012
Juvenile law in Florida set to change after Supreme Court ruling
Florida criminal courts may be in for some major adjustments after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. In contrast with Florida law, the high court held that mandatory life sentences for juveniles convicted of homicide are unconstitutional. Florida is one of 28 states...
Task force alleges 3 Florida men involved in theft operation
Criminal investigators will use a variety of strategies to file charges against Florida residents. For example, task forces aimed at specific crimes and the use of criminal informants are two ways that police in Florida will pursue criminal allegations. In some cases,...