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Benefits of the Pretrial Intervention Program

We are all human. Some of us are smarter than others, but there is no denying that we are all human. Humans make mistakes, though some mistakes are bigger than others, and when mistakes are made, there are consequences that accompany them. The same is true with the law. In Florida, though you may have been charged and convicted...

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Florida Man Accused of Fleeing Police

Police report a man was arrested after attempting to hit an officer during a traffic stop and leading police on a high speed chase before crashing into a parked car. Police report that the accused was stopped on January 12th. Police also allege that when a police officer approached the driver’s side of the car; the accused turned his...

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Florida Couple Faces Animal Cruelty Charges

Authorities arrested a Florida couple for allegedly neglecting to care for their sick dog. Spring Hill police found the dog after receiving a call about a dog that appeared to be in grave condition and lying in a backyard. When police arrived, they found the dog in physical distress. News outlets reported that when police found her she was...

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A Florida Solider Dies: What Happens to the Friend Who Gave the Defendant a Lift?

A 26-year-old soldier died at his home in Kissimmee, Florida on December 27th from stomach wounds inflicted by the father of his wife’s child. According to news reports, the couple heard knocking outside their window at around 12:45 a.m. on December 27th. New accounts report that the wife went outside to speak with her ex-boyfriend, who showed up because...

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A Florida High Speed Boat Chase Ends on Christmas Eve

Three suspects were in custody on Christmas Eve after a high-speed boat chase that ended 70 miles from northwest Cuba. The chase lasted nearly 24 hours before authorities apprehended the suspects. The suspects stole a 33-foot boat, with 300-horsepower engines from Fort Myers Beach. Those large engines allowed the suspect to reach high speeds and elude police. While charges...

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Supreme Court Taking Shot at DUI Law

The Supreme Court is taking another “shot” at the DUI laws and the drunk-driving test.  They will be examining three separate cases that will be argued together at a one hour hearing.  The issues presented in this case are defendants declining to take the tests.  In this case they are a blood test, a breath test, and finally a...

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When did Homeschooling Become a Crime?

The school district in Santa Rosa County is requiring that parents who homeschool their children to register their children in a public or private school.  If the parents fail to comply then they could be subjected to criminal charges. An Overview of the School’s Policy The Santa Rosa policy began by requiring parents to provide the school district with information...

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Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Threats

Recently, a bill passed in Florida’s House that would help to get rid of some of the negative consequences associated with Florida’s 10-20-Life Law. The proposed law aims at eliminating Florida’s 10-20-Life policy as a penalty for aggravated assault cases. These cases involve threatening a person with a firearm. When a person is convicted of this crime in Florida, they...

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The Undercover Witness

Many criminal law movies and TV shows feature a witness that cannot be found or a witness that all of a sudden has no idea what happened in a felony case. In these situations a person questions whether or not the witness has been threatened to not testify. A proposed law in the State of Florida may prevent this...

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The Ground May Be Getting Easier to Stand On

Florida’s stand your ground received a lot of attention when George Zimmerman was placed on trial for second-degree murder for the death of Trayvon Martin. This case made a law that many people had never heard of a national debate topic. Regardless of whether you are a supporter or critic of the law, a new bill was filed this...

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