On June 16, two Florida teenagers were taken into custody after they were accused of threatening a 71-year-old man with a baseball bat. Authorities said the incident may have been caused by road rage. The incident report said that the teens, an 18-year-old man and a...
Month: June 2017
Understand the many drug possession defense strategies
Any type of drug crime conviction can have a negative impact on your life. This is why you need to understand your charges, your legal rights, and the type of defense strategy that can help you avoid the most serious punishment. Some of the many drug possession...
Drug raid of Florida man’s home streamed on Facebook Live
A raid by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Department interrupted a 22-year-old man's live video stream on Facebook where he was flashing wads of money. As he boasted about his cash on social media, the video captured the sound of law enforcement announcing the execution of...
Rapper taken into custody in his home state
Florida residents who follow the world of rap music may have heard that Rich Homie Quan was stopped by police at a checkpoint in Georgia on May 27. He and five others were taken into custody and charged with suspicion of possessing a stolen gun and drugs. Quan was...
Alternative to adjudication through pretrial program
Minors in Florida who are charged with certain types of felony offenses may be eligible to enter into a special pretrial intervention program in lieu of adjudication. The program may offer a way for juveniles to avoid adjudication on their charges while also allowing...