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Penalties for “swatting” in Florida
Two years ago, a tragedy involving a prank that is common in the online community made national headlines. Florida residents may remember the case of the man from Kansas who was shot and killed by armed officers, despite not being armed himself, after a swatting...
Could you face criminal charges if you leave your child in the car?
It never fails that every year when the temperatures start to rise, the news begins reporting on children who die because a caregiver or parent has left them in a vehicle. It is common for a parent to say they forgot their child was in the car, so they locked up and...
Child kidnapped and held as ‘sex slave,’ prosecutor says
A man known as “Menace” is accused of kidnapping and battering a 13-year-old girl and recording pornographic videos of himself having sex with her, according to court documents.The child had been taken into a Hollywood house last September by another man who told her,...
Common penalties that come with a criminal conviction
It is no secret that a criminal conviction usually carries some serious consequences. For example, if you are facing a domestic violence charge in Fort Lauderdale, in addition to a restraining order, you could also have to spend time incarcerated and pay expensive...
Major drug investigation in Florida leads to charges against 47
A major undercover investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Florida has led to charges being filed against 47 individuals according to an announcement from the Polk County Sheriff's Office. In addition to taking 44 suspects into custody and obtaining arrest...
Student faces drug charges for allegedly selling at FSU
Drug use is a common issue on many Florida college campuses. This can involve prescription drugs that are acquired and sold illegally as well as recreational drugs. For a college student who is arrested and charged with selling drugs, a conviction can have negative...
Woman busted for selling meth in Florida
On April 10, a 47-year-old Florida woman was arrested for allegedly dealing crystal meth in Homosassa. According to media outlets, detectives from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the defendant's home, which is located on Woodward Place,...
How to defend yourself against domestic violence charges
In our modern age, allegations of domestic violence are taken more seriously than ever before. Unfortunately, this remains a problem throughout the country, with many people finding themselves victims at some point in their lives. Every year, more than one million...
The new debate over technology and privacy rights
The use of facial recognition technology could mean that those who have shoplifted in Florida could be banned from stores across the country. This could result in a person not being allowed to shop anywhere, which may be an example of technological overreach....
