Every parent knows the teenage years are difficult. Teenagers are in the process of learning how to be mature, responsible adults, but they often make mistakes along the way. They are vulnerable to peer pressure, and when they fall in with the wrong crowd that can...
Two Florida teenagers are in serious trouble over women's underwear. The two have been accused of stealing over $15,000 in lingerie items from a Victoria's Secret store in Sunrise. One of the youths is 18, the other is 17. Police allege the two were caught on...
The guitarist for the heavy metal band Anthrax was arrested on domestic violence charges on Christmas morning. Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies arrested 50-year-old Dan Spitz at his home in Lake Worth following an alleged altercation with his wife. But in a...
Just over a year ago a post in this blog discussed the mounting criticism of mandatory sentencing policies in drug cases. The post talked about the controversy over harsh sentences for nonviolent offenders, and focused on the story of one Florida woman who was...
A person facing allegations of drug trafficking needs experienced defense counsel to fight the charges. Florida police and prosecutors take drug charges very seriously. A conviction for trafficking can result in serious consequences, including a lengthy prison...
The accusation is a very serious one. A 33-year-old Florida man is accused of raping a woman while the two of them were patients in a hospital. To make the accusation even worse, the woman was allegedly unable to walk or defend herself. According to authorities'...
A fraternity party at Florida Atlantic University took an ugly turn when dozens of Broward Sheriff's Deputies arrived to break it up recently. Deputies were dispatched to the party shortly after 10:30 p.m. in response to complaints of loud music. When deputies arrived...
Being arrested on theft charges is more than just embarrassing; a theft charge conviction can have far reaching consequences. A conviction can result in a criminal record and lasting damage to one's reputation. A 29-year-old Broward County woman is currently facing...
Dealing in stolen property is a serious charge in Florida. A conviction can be devastating to an individual's reputation. The individual will have a criminal record, and if that individual is operating a business, people may choose not to deal with them. A 26-year-old...
Drug trafficking charges can lead to serious consequences in Florida. If convicted, the accused faces mandatory prison time. In addition, those convicted of drug charges will have a criminal record, which can make employment and housing difficult to obtain in the...
