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In a struggling economy, many people are forced to come up with creative ways to supplement their income. But if the way they choose is selling drugs, they risk serious consequences if they are caught. A 62-year-old Fort Lauderdale man is finding this out. He was...
There are only two available penalties for first-degree murder in Florida: life in prison or death. If the accused is able to work out a plea agreement that results in a lesser sentence, that is often to their advantage, depending on their chances at trial. But in the...
In Florida, any violent acts between family members or people in a relationship can be considered domestic violence. Domestic violence is not confined to men abusing women; men can be victims and women can be perpetrators. As if to illustrate this, a recent news story...
A judge in Florida will issue a decision in the near future as to whether a 20-year-old woman, facing murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a sheriff's deputy, will be released on bail. The case is a good illustration of the bail process, by which...
When a prominent citizen who has lived an exemplary life finds themselves accused of a serious crime, they can feel confused and fearful. Even if the accusation is false, the mere fact that one was charged with a crime like theft can have far reaching consequences and...
A domestic violence arrest can have life-changing consequences. Former Miami Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson is probably realizing this now. Johnson, who formerly went by the name Chad Ochocinco, was arrested for domestic violence following an alleged incident with his...
Whether it is true or not, there is a perception that juveniles today are committing more "adult" crimes than ever before. Faced with the continuing problem of juvenile crimes, authorities too often turn to punishment rather than rehabilitation as the remedy. A...
Twelve people in South Florida have been arrested in connection with a nationwide law enforcement operation aimed at so-called "designer drugs." Five people, accused of being major distributors, face federal drug charges. In addition, local sheriff's offices in...
A University of Florida law graduate is facing serious consequences today after a tragic incident in June. The 33-year-old man has been charged with serious felony charges -- murder, strangulation and harassment -- after the death of his 27-year-old girlfriend. The...
When someone is accused of committing a violent crime, perhaps what interests the public the most is the defendant's motive. This is especially true for serious felony charges, such as attempted murder. But sometimes a person is so antagonized that a mental disorder...
