On behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Jul 30, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes
Florida law defines theft as the unauthorized taking of someone else’s property. Per Florida law, theft can take many forms, including larceny, misappropriation, conversion, stealing and other property crimes. The law further breaks down theft crimes into two...
by Andy Coffey | Mar 27, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
A minor who is taken into custody in Florida might be sent to a juvenile assessment center (JAC). One of the key benefits of a JAC is that a police officer does not have to wait for a parent or guardian to pick the minor up. Instead, the minor can be processed and the...
by Andy Coffey | Feb 20, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
Florida has a state law that aims to prevent teens under 16 from being out in public places late at night. These laws are generally intended to protect teens’ safety as well as cut down on petty crimes. The Florida curfew bars minors from being out in public...
by Andy Coffey | Jan 22, 2019 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
According to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, there’s been a large increase in the number of juveniles arrested for weapon possession in the last five years. This statistic seems to coincide with the increase in gun violence committed by and targeted...
by Andy Coffey | Oct 19, 2018 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
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...
by Andy Coffey | Jul 5, 2018 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
Individuals under the age of 21 in Florida are subject to “zero tolerance” alcohol laws. In addition to not being allowed to possess or consume alcohol, they are not permitted to drive with a blood alcohol content higher than .02 percent. This is lower...
by Andy Coffey | Mar 27, 2018 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
On March 19, a 16-year-old Florida teen was accused of murder after he allegedly beat his 15-year-old friend with a baseball bat. Although the accused teen initially claimed that the 15-year-old attacked him first, it was reported that he eventually admitted that the...
by Andy Coffey | Aug 4, 2017 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
In Florida, some juveniles who are charged with serious crimes are tried as adults. In some cases, juveniles have been sentenced to life sentences without the possibility of parole. The federal government has reviewed tough sentencing of juveniles and has made some...
by Andy Coffey | Jun 24, 2017 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
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...
by Andy Coffey | Jun 2, 2017 | Firm News, Juvenile Crimes
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...
