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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.
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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.
Read MoreJune 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.
Read MoreJune 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.
Read MoreJune 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.
Read MoreJune 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.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreMay 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.
Read MoreMay 12, 2017
It was reported on May 3 that a 30-year-old man living in a Florida mobile home was arrested for trafficking meth after he had pottery made with meth paste shipped to him. Authorities said the man was taken into custody after he unknowingly enlisted an undercover officer to assist with turning the meth paste into a drug that could be sold.
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