Earlier this month, authorities in the state of Florida planned and executed a sting operation to arrest individuals involved with soliciting sex. This operation carried out by Sheriff’s deputies in both Lake and Polk counties was different in nature from other sting operations; this time, the individuals soliciting sex were soliciting not from prostitutes, but […]
Tampa Bay maintains many traditions that make the bay a unique and exciting place to live. For a certain demographic, Tampa and surrounding areas of Florida are a holy ground; for those individuals that live the lifestyle of “EDM” or “Electronic Dance Music.” Florida houses major (and other minor) EDM “festivals” or concerts annually and […]
Earlier this month of May, 2015, Governor Rick Scott signed a recent Senate bill into law. What is being called the “Waldo” bill regards the reasons under which agencies around the state, from Florida Highway Patrol to various Police and Sherriff agencies, can issue traffic citations. Specifically, this new law, effective July 1 st […]
Prostitution, as defined by Florida Statute § 796.07 (1) (a), means the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses. Although it may seem quite cut and dry, it is important to be aware that there are many acts, actions and incidences that could fall under […]
Anyone who has watched a movie or television show featuring police has probably heard the Miranda rights in one form or another—or, as they are more and more commonly known, the Miranda warning. It is a requirement of every arresting officer to recite these rights to the accused or the entire charge becomes voided. Why […]
