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July 7, 2017

Florida residents who follow the NBA may have heard about Derek Fisher’s recent legal trouble. He was charged with two counts of DUI stemming from a motor vehicle accident that took place in California in early June 2017.

June 28, 2017

According to Palm Beach County records, former NFL star Lawrence Taylor pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge on June 18. The charge was related to a September 2016 accident that involved him sideswiping a motorhome and hitting a police vehicle after trying to change lanes.

June 28, 2017

Many Florida residents take prescription medications to manage a variety of conditions. Most do not think of taking duly prescribed drugs in accordance with medical directions as an action that could lead to criminal charges.

June 22, 2017

In Florida, burglary is considered to be a crime in which someone enters or occupies a residence or premises for the purpose of committing a crime. Prosecutors may generally establish that there was specific intent to commit a crime after entering a premises to earn a burglary conviction.

June 20, 2017

A 22-year-old Florida man was using Facebook Live when police raided his home. While there, police found a handgun, ammunition and crack cocaine. They also discovered Oxycodin pills and drug paraphernalia. The man was reportedly filmed running out of a room after hearing police officers identity themselves outside of the home.

June 8, 2017

Criminal defendants in Florida and the rest of the nation are guaranteed the right to an attorney under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. They are also entitled to a speedy trial by an unbiased jury.

June 1, 2017

On May 26, it was reported that two University of Nebraska football players were taken into custody by authorities in Florida and charged with possession of marijuana. The two football players were identified as a wide receiver and a safety.

May 27, 2017

Five people have been arrested in Florida and charged with allegedly possessing large quantities of drugs. The arrests took place in Milton on May 17 after police exercised a search warrant on a home located in the city.

May 25, 2017

Law enforcement officers are constantly under pressure to meet quotas and catch anybody on the road who they may perceive as unsafe. The result is an enthusiasm for making DUI arrests that may prioritize an officer’s objective over a suspect’s rights. Nonetheless, they will typically make arrests on the grounds of certain evidence.

May 18, 2017

On May 11, it was reported that a Florida man who was believed to be involved in a May 5 gunfight turned himself into authorities. He was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.