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...
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Man calls authorities to report stolen cocaine
Authorities reported that a Florida man contacted the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office on July 16 claiming that someone stole a bag of cocaine and some cash from his vehicle. During the call to report the alleged crime, the 32-year-old man told authorities that he was...
Aaron Carter accused of DUI and pot possession
Aaron Carter fans may be interested to learn that the Florida-born singer was accused of driving while under the influence and for being in possession of marijuana on July 15 in Georgia. According to the Habersham County sheriff's office, the 29-year-old was taken...
Stalking and domestic violence: Things to know
It doesn't matter who you are, a domestic violence charge has a way of turning your life upside down. While there is no guarantee that a charge will lead to a conviction, this doesn't make your life any easier for the time being. You'll need to learn more about the...
Florida Gov. Scott signs tough fentanyl bill into law
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill into law that significantly stiffens the penalties for fentanyl possession in the state. Fentanyl is an extremely powerful synthetic opioid painkiller that can greatly ease the suffering of cancer patients and individuals...
Men taken into custody at pool party
Florida residents may be interested to learn about a case where three people were taken into custody during a pool party that took place at College Club Townhomes in Tallahassee. The officers belonged to a group called the Community Oriented Policing and Problem...
2 teens accused of involvement in road rage incident
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...
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...

