A Florida school security guard lost his job after being arrested for several drug charges on Nov. 5. The 43-year-old man was employed at Felix Varela Senior High School; however, he was arrested from his home and is now facing multiple accusations. Undercover police...
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Poor social media behavior can impact your domestic violence case
Allegations of domestic violence can have a profound impact on your social life and your professional life. A conviction of any sort could haunt you for years, while any kind of protective order can impact where you can travel or how you spend your time. It's...
Local Florida political candidate arrested on cocaine charges
On Nov. 2, Florida authorities arrested a Sweetwater City Commission candidate on suspicion of trafficking drugs. He was taken into custody at his home in Sweetwater. According to media reports, a confidential source told agents from the Florida Department of Law...
Factors that go into a theft sentence
Those who are convicted of theft in Florida can face a range of penalties. The exact penalties will depend on the severity of the crime and other factors relevant to the case. Generally speaking, if the stolen property's value is less than $1,000, a defendant will...
Florida man accused of flushing cocaine down toilet
Police claim that a 39-year-old Florida man tried to dispose of cocaine by flushing it down a toilet when detectives arrived at his Sarasota home on Oct. 11 to execute a search warrant. The man was taken into custody at the scene on drug possession and trafficking...
School threats result in arrests of Florida teens
Multiple cases of teenage boys heading to court after threatening their schools have occurred throughout Florida. A 13-year-old from Silver Trail Middle School in Fort Lauderdale now faces a second-degree felony charge after mentioning in class on Oct. 4 that he...
Florida drug sting leads to 32 arrests
In late September and early October, Lee County authorities arrested 32 people for allegedly taking part in various drug crimes. The crimes reportedly involved opioids and other illicit substances. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the arrests were the...
Which domestic violence defense strategy is best?
A charge of domestic violence is serious, as a conviction can impact your life in many ways. Not only can it lead to time in prison, but it can also alter your personal and professional life. Regardless of the details surrounding your domestic violence case, it's...
Sheriff deputy’s conduct leads to release of inmates.
Due to the alleged misconduct of a sheriff's in a neighboring county of Tallahassee, Florida, a number of convicted prisoners have been set free. The purported actions of the officer in question have led to an investigation by both state and county law enforcement...
Florida man caught with cocaine after traffic stop
A 47-year-old man landed in jail for cocaine possession after a deputy from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office pulled over his car for allegedly not using a turn signal during a lane change. The driver stopped his vehicle on the Overseas Highway close to Ocean Bay...