For too many kids, a juvenile arrest is the first step toward becoming a repeat offender and eventually encountering the adult criminal justice system. Now Broward County law enforcement agencies are taking concrete steps to reverse that trend. The County has...
Month: September 2013
Prosecutors’ math error leads to dismissal of theft charges
In Florida, a theft charge conviction can result in a prison sentence, fines and restitution. In addition, the collateral consequences can include loss of employment, a criminal record and serious damage to one's reputation. These far reaching consequences were a...
Florida trooper accused of theft
A conviction on theft charges can have far reaching consequences. In addition to a possible prison sentence and restitution, the person convicted stands to lose their employment and any professional licenses. These are the serious consequences that could be in store...
