| Read Time: 2 minutes | Domestic Violence

Do Domestic Violence Arrests Really Spike on Super Bowl Sunday?

For years we have heard that episodes of domestic violence dramatically rise on Super Bowl Sunday. Much like the common belief that hospital emergency rooms are busier when there’s a full moon, the truth of the Super Bowl violence matter is shrouded in mystery. Or is it? Many Believe There is No Link between the Super Bowl and Violence...

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| Read Time: 2 minutes | Traffic Offenses

Consequences of Toll Violations in Central Florida

The Orlando Orange County Expressway Authority reported netting $251 million last year in toll collections – a $45 million increase from 2009. The toll revenue plays a crucial role, providing the funding necessary to maintain the Florida Turnpike. Unfortunately, some innocent SunPass users are playing the role of victim in this fund-raising endeavor. The SunPass transponder – also referred...

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Jury Instructions Catch Up to the 21st Century

Juries are expected to make their decisions based upon the evidence presented in court.  They are to listen to all sides of an issues, and discuss their thoughts and concerns with other jurors at the end of the trial.  The problem is, courts were finding that juror were too conected with the outside world.  They were texting and chating...

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| Read Time: < 1 minute | Sex Crimes

Orlando Prostitution Arrests Show Backpage as the New Craigslist

While Orlando police have arrested people for prostitution-related crimes for decades, the enforcement methods have had to change with the times. In today’s world, law enforcement relies heavily upon the Internet in deciding who and how to arrest. Craigslist was the primary Internet source of prostitution information for police, but Backpage has now replaced it. Internet Prostitution and Solicitation...

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Welcome to the Orange County Criminal Law Blog

Laws change quickly. Every day, state legislators and judges make hundreds of decisions that impact the way legal cases are prepared for and presented in court. At Moses & Rooth Attorneys at Law we know that’s it’s important to stay current with legal issues. That’s why we follow the legal stories that will have an impact on the strategies...

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