For many people, the idea of drug charges conjures images of gang members and hopeless addicts who use drugs recreationally and have no problem committing crimes to support their bad habits. However, the people who get accused of drug crimes are often otherwise...
A narcotics investigation in eastern Florida led to the arrest of at least 32 people according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. A BCSO representative said that some of the drugs that the suspects are accused of distributing were brought into Brevard County from...
If a police officer in Florida suspects that a person is driving under the influence, they're legally authorized to pull over the vehicle and administer a series of tests. If the person fails the tests, they might be arrested for suspicion of DUI. However, the court...
Shoplifting, sometimes also called retail theft or retail fraud, is one of the more common forms of theft crime. Quite a few people, especially rebellious teenagers, might not think of shoplifting as an offense with a victim. Stealing from a corporation may seem like...
California courts are having difficulty dealing with a disturbing trend in the justice system. Fakes evidence is creating new evidentiary issues when it comes to civil and criminal trials as judges and lawyers grapple with the possibility of fake evidence making its...
You have a right to privacy in your own home, but law enforcement officers who want to investigate you may not respect that right. Although you have refused to let them into your house, they may not stop trying to find evidence or a way in without your permission. If...
On June 20, Florida authorities charged a woman with DUI manslaughter after she was involved in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 in Escambia County. The accident occurred near the Florida-Alabama state line at approximately 1:36 a.m. According to local media...
A Florida man has been accused of punching a National Football League star bar during the early morning hours of June 20. The 29-year-old Sarasota resident faces a misdemeanor count of simple assault in connection with the alleged fracas, which took place in Aberdeen,...
A federal judge sentenced a Florida man to 12 years in prison on June 12 for distributing methamphetamine in the Pasco County area, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The 38-year-old Port Richie resident...
At best, police stops are stressful events full of uncertainty and worry. At worst, these stops become violent altercations with deadly consequences. Understanding one’s rights can go a long way toward protecting oneself in these situations — especially regarding...