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Police are seeking help identifying a woman who it has been reported drugged and robbed two men on different occasions following meetings in two different Miami area high-end restaurants. The first incident took place at Morton’s Restaurant while the second occurred at Hillstone Restaurant, but both on the same night. Police have released surveillance photos […]
Not long ago, the British royal, Kate Windsor ex Middleton, was on a good will visit to Australia with her husband, Prince William. On one memorable occasion her billowing skirt blew up with a sudden gust of wind from an Australian Air Force helicopter that had landed to pick them up. All eyes were immediately […]
A 22 year old man called Sean Francis Tucker of Parkland, Florida has been accused of peering through the window of a bathroom watching someone else’s wife taking a shower. Furthermore, this is the 2nd time this young man has been caught in the act. Tucker was arrested after the woman’s husband caught Tucker in […]
Few people manage to get arrested twice in a single day, but that’s what Port Richey man Donald Garter managed to achieve last Sunday when he first got himself arrested for criminal mischief then later the same night was arrested again for auto burglary. Facing a charge of criminal mischief is probably enough for most […]
A man was quickly arrested for a bank robbery in West Boca Raton after his fingerprints were left behind on the ransom note he handed over to the bank teller. The Sheriff’s Office at Palm Beach County apprehended and arrested 25 year old Stephen Palmieri after he allegedly entered a branch of the Wells Fargo […]
Two Florida men wreaked havoc at a party celebrating a prison release recently. Obviously not really realizing how good being out of prison can feel one ex jail inmate and his buddy hosted the prison release party at a house they had broken into. The owner of the house was away for a few days […]
If you saw a couple of shifty looking people idling around a parking lot as dusk was about to fall you might think that a car theft was about to take place or some car windows were going to be smashed in order to relieve the vehicle’s owner of valuable possessions left conspicuously on the […]
A would be robber who already had a conviction for a previous felony got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob a convenience store in Jacksonville Beach recently. The 32 year old man, Jacob Mercer, wore a Darth Vader mask and dark clothing when he entered the convenience store and allegedly pointed […]
There has been a recent outbreak of thieves stealing credit card information at ATMs and gas stations in Florida prompting legislators to toughen up on penalties associated with this kind of theft. You may not even notice it when you gas up or put your credit card into an ATM machine, your card information may […]
A 22 year old man suspected of burglary has been found dead some time after his alleged crimes in Palm Bay Florida in mid November. His name was Matthew Riggins. He went missing after law enforcement tried to track him down when he was observed trying to break in to homes near a pond. Investigators […]
Late last week a Florida woman was caught on a surveillance camera stealing 2 boxes of Christmas presents from her neighbor’s porch. It just happened that she was the wife of a Florida policeman and the neighbors were also a police family. The incident took place and was filmed last Friday but the arrest of […]
Sex crimes, especially those that allegedly involve minors, tend to raise a lot of emotion and can easily become media fodder so much so that sometimes those who have been accused of crimes like child porn or child molestation find it hard to get a fair hearing in the state they have been charged in. […]
An individual or business entity that is investigated or charged with criminal activity requires the professional guidance offered by a criminal lawyer. However, if you are looking to select a criminal lawyer in Florida, here are some pointers to find adequate legal representation from one who has been fighting criminal cases here since Ronald Reagan […]
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on An Edgewater, Florida man freaked out after hearing a helicopter flying close overhead above his storage unit. He apparently had been growing cannabis plants in the storage unit and assumed that the chopper carried a […]
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on a number of charges including leaving the scene of an accident without stopping. This case is a little different than the one we recently reported on where a Hit and Run Driver’s Car Turned Informant […]
Delta-8 THC has found a legal loophole in many jurisdictions due to the specifics of how laws are written regarding cannabis and its derivatives. The 2018 Farm Bill, which is federal legislation, legalized hemp and hemp-derived compounds, extracts, and derivatives by removing them from the definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act. The bill […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis legislation in the United States, Florida presents a unique case of partial legality that mirrors the complex relationship between state and federal laws regarding marijuana. In November 2024, Florida will be voting on Amendment 3, aiming to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession of up […]
In Florida, the legality of cannabis oil, specifically CBD oil, has seen significant development over the years, evolving to accommodate medical needs and align with federal guidelines. Following the approval of Amendment 2 in 2016, Florida expanded its medical marijuana program, allowing CBD products with high levels of both CBD and THC for residents over […]
In Florida, the legality of guns and the carrying of firearms have been subject to significant legal discussion and legislative action. As of 2024, a notable shift in legislation affects individuals wishing to carry firearms in the state. Florida has implemented new laws regarding the carrying and possession of weapons and firearms. A critical piece […]
The legality of alcohol can be attributed to a variety of historical, social, and economic factors. Initially, alcohol has been a part of human culture for thousands of years, serving as a staple in religious ceremonies, social gatherings, and medicinal practices. This long history has deeply embedded alcohol in many societies around the world. Historically, […]
Cuban cigars remain a subject of intrigue and legal complexity in the United States. Despite various shifts in policy over the years, the core issue remains tied to the U.S.-Cuba trade embargo, initiated in 1962, which broadly prohibits the importation of Cuban goods, including the famed Cuban cigars. In recent history, there have been moments […]
Intentionally starting a bar fight is rare, but you might find yourself in one unexpectedly. Bar staff will likely call the police if a fight breaks out and doesn’t stop quickly. If the police believe you participated in the brawl, even if you tried to avoid it, they could arrest you on several potential criminal […]
Police officers often use Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs), also known as Field Sobriety Exercises (FSEs), to arrest drivers suspected of DUI, aiming to determine if a driver was driving after consuming alcohol. These tests typically consist of 3 – 5 exercises, including walking in a straight line, standing on one leg, and touching your finger […]
