Were you recently cited for racing on the highway in Florida? Under Florida law, Highway Racing—also known as street racing—is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries serious consequences. One of the most severe is the mandatory one-year driver’s license suspension. If you’ve received a Florida street racing citation, you have just 10 days to schedule […]
Exposure of Sexual Organs is a serious crime in Florida. Under Florida Statute 800.03: It is unlawful to expose or exhibit one’s sexual organs in public or on the private premises of another, or so near thereto as to be seen from such private premises, in a vulgar or indecent manner, or to be […]
Last week the Tampa city council took steps to relax the current open container laws, voting to eliminate the requirement that those cited for public drinking appear before a judge. This comes after complaints from Judges that dockets were crowded with open container tickets, many of whom were homeless people. Council members voted to approve […]
In Florida, participating in street or highway racing is a serious offense governed by Florida Statute 316.191. This law outlines strict penalties for anyone involved in racing or speed competitions on public roads. If you’ve been charged, it’s essential to speak with an experienced street racing defense lawyer who can help protect your rights and […]
A Jacksonville teenage was sentenced to 40 years in prison for stabbing a 29 year old homeless man several times, TBO is reporting. At sentencing, defense lawyers attempted to present evidence about the Defendant, Eric Sandefur, and his good character. However Circuit Court Judge Norton sentenced Sandefur to the maximum, pointing out that, while his […]
Police have thwarted a Columbine-like plot at a Tampa High School, officials say. A 17 year old Tampa teen was arrested and charged with several crimes related to bomb making and plotting to create havoc at his former school, Freedom High. Police claim that this event would have been “something the likes of which Tampa […]
Did you recently receive a letter in the mail informing you that you are the target of a federal grand jury investigation? The US Department of Justice may be prepared to seek charges against you. A Grand Jury is a group of people who hear evidence against you and determine whether or not charges should […]
A Tampa man has been arrested for possession of 15 or more images on his home computer of young children engaged in sex acts, HCSO is reporting. Deputies arrested the man, age 35, on Wednesday. He has been charged with 15 counts and remains in jail with a $112,500 bond. The man has been […]
TBO is reporting that Casey Anthony’s defense team is billing the State approximately $147k after she was declared indigent earlier this week. The costs are associated to paying witnesses, health evaluations, court reporters, and other trial related costs. To date the State of Florida has paid $118k of these costs. ABC News paid the Anthony […]
A Seminole County Judge has come up with a new way to punish drunk drivers. After seeing hundreds and hundreds of DUI cases, Judge Carmine Bravo has decided to make those convicted of DUI write a 500 word essay about a person who died in a highway crash. In an interview with the Orlando […]