Police had been on the hunt for the perpetrator of a fatal shooting that took place last November in Bartow. Those who witnessed the homicide, which took place on Osprey Lane, said the shooter fled in a pickup truck.That man was recently arrested. Using descriptions...
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How domestic violence charges can impact the accused
Being accused of domestic violence can have a significant impact on an accused individual’s life. Domestic violence charges can restrict the ability of the accused individual to be in their own home or with certain members of their family. Domestic violence charges...
Insurance fraud charges can affect many Floridians
Most residents of Polk County have some dealings with an insurance company. In fact, insurance may play a larger role in a person’s life than one might believe. Aside from auto and property insurance, most Floridians, or their providers, will file health insurance...
Local faces multiple violent crime charges
When arguments between loved ones occur, they often escalate, and sometimes, quickly and unfortunately, occasionally violently. This is why domestic violence is such a common problem in our state, which occurred recently in Polk County. The incident According to the...
Cleaning lady charged for allegedly stealing $100K worth of items from assisted living facility
A news that appeared recently in several local news outlets is about one Tampa-area cleaning lady, employed at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay, who has been arrested on charges of stealing more than $100k worth of valuables from elderly residents. According to the...
Soliciting prostitution charges dropped against Kraft
Sex offenses have serious legal and financial penalties and can also impact your reputation. New England Patriot’s owner and billionaire Robert Kraft was charged for soliciting prostitution in Jupiter Florida over several days in Jan. 2019. But the case was dismissed...
Defending against assault and battery charges in Florida
If you have been charged with a violent crime, you may be worried about the consequences that await you if you are convicted. No matter how seemingly minor the charge, you could still face jail time and significant fines. In Florida, a simple assault is classified as...
Shooting suspect cites ‘stand your ground’ law in defense
Florida’s stand your ground statute has been a controversial law ever since it was enacted. The law is once more front and center in a criminal case involving the intentional shooting at an apartment complex in Four Corners, an unincorporated section of south Orlando....
DUI penalties in Florida
The offense of DUI in Florida involves operating a motor vehicle while either noticeably impaired from the effects of alcohol or possessing a blood-alcohol content of .08 or more. Courts in the state take these offenses seriously, and a variety of possible...
Federal probationer faces DUI manslaughter, child neglect charges
A Florida man already on federal probation for trafficking methamphetamine has more legal woes since an arrest for child neglect and driving under the influence. The sheriff's office says the pickup truck the man was driving collided head-on with a Chevrolet van. The...

