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...
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Judge ponders bail for woman allegedly involved in murder of Florida deputy
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...
Florida political official charged with theft
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...
Chad Johnson out on bail after domestic violence arrest
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...
Florida teenager faces sex crimes allegations
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 charged in Florida with distribution of synthetic drugs
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...
Florida law school graduate charged with murder
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...
Florida teen accused of attempted murder pleads insanity
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...
Juvenile law in Florida set to change after Supreme Court ruling
Florida criminal courts may be in for some major adjustments after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. In contrast with Florida law, the high court held that mandatory life sentences for juveniles convicted of homicide are unconstitutional. Florida is one of 28 states...
Task force alleges 3 Florida men involved in theft operation
Criminal investigators will use a variety of strategies to file charges against Florida residents. For example, task forces aimed at specific crimes and the use of criminal informants are two ways that police in Florida will pursue criminal allegations. In some cases,...

