Teenagers can be impulsive and do not always recognize the consequences of their actions. They may do something illegal in an attempt to look “cool” among their peers or as an act of rebellion. Unfortunately, police will take a crime allegedly committed by a teenager...
Although it has officially been banned from mention from the social media platform, an online challenge being spread on TikTok is landing some teenagers in criminal trouble. Police say that they will not hesitate to file appropriate charges against teenagers who...
People and businesses in Florida own various types of property. They expect that they will be keep it until they decide to sell it, throw it away or give it away. There are times when people may lose their property or it may be taken from them though. The people...
When law enforcement pulls a driver over on suspicion of a DUI, it is not an experience easily forgotten. The shock of the officer’s charges, the embarrassment of submitting to field sobriety tests and then the officer’s arrest are all painful. But that is just the...
Felony criminal charges are the most serious type of criminal charges but that does not mean that misdemeanor charges are not also serious. It is helpful for anyone accused of committing a crime to be familiar with the differences and the distinction between he two...
Criminal charges of any sort can threaten to derail your life. Your freedom is at risk of being stripped from you, and your reputation is on the line. In some instances, a criminal conviction can haunt you for years or even decades to come, too, making it challenging...
A criminal charge related to domestic violence charge is a serious matter for any Polk County resident. Even if they are first-time offenders and there are no other aggravating circumstances, jail time is always a possibility. Moreover, a person can still face...
When a Bartow area resident has been arrested for a drug crime, they can often feel overwhelmed, ashamed and scared. It can feel like everyone is against them and law enforcement and prosecutors are not listening to their side of the story. It is important that those...
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the next steps in the process are critical. In many cases, a prosecutor may offer you a plea deal to avoid a lengthy trial and still get a conviction. If you accept the plea deal, you will likely be required to plead...
Sometimes fights between two people in the Bartow area get out of hand, and it is not long before punches are thrown by both parties to the dispute and injuries occur. However, such situations may constitute assault or battery under Florida law. What is assault under...
