A 45-year-old Ocala man was recently sentenced for a series of crimes he committed on the same day back in 2022. The crimes mainly involved robbery or theft. The man initially stole items from a store in an area mall and then ran out of the mall and up to a van, where...
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office just announced the fruits of a weeks-long, coordinated investigation that uncovered a significant amount of illicit drugs destined for central Florida. The Sheriff’s Office said that three people were arrested this week in connection...
Recent news events have served as a reminder that Florida has strict laws that prevent others from taking advantage of their positions. Authorities recently arrested a federal employee, who had a management role at a major airport, on charges filed in Florida. The...
The taking of property that is not yours might appear to be a simple example of theft; however, property crimes can be far more complex than that. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the allegations, the accused could face serious penalties for burglary. As...
The penalties for possessing or using illegal drugs in Florida are significant. In many cases, a conviction for a drug charge can lead to time in jail or prison and fines. They also may have to deal with a period of probation. Many times, probation includes other...
A central Florida mother was believed to be missing when she disappeared over the weekend. Her body was found when Orange County sheriff’s deputies were called to a storage unit in Apopka on reports of a suspicious smell emanating from one of the units. Once deputies...
A property crime in Florida could carry significant repercussions. The severity of the criminal consequences is often dependent on the value of the property in question. As such, those accused of theft, or any other property crime, should understand their situation as...
When you’re accused of a crime and your case heads to trial, you have the right to testify in your own defense. Although you might think that you can give the judge and jury a clear portrayal of your innocence when you testify, taking the stand in your own defense is...
If you are falsely accused of domestic violence, it can be devastating and have a serious impact on several aspects of your life. It can affect your employment and personal relationships with family and friends. Domestic violence In Florida, domestic violence applies...
You have probably heard the terms probable cause and reasonable suspicion in the context of a crime. You might assume they mean the same thing, or know that there are two different meanings, but be unsure of what they are. Probable cause and reasonable suspicion are...
