Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Florida DUI Rates
Drinking and driving has always been a problem everywhere, even though motorists know better than to drive while intoxicated. In fact, it’s illegal. Every day, people in Florida and other states drive drunk. Many are arrested, while others cause serious accidents. In fact, nearly 30 people die from DUI crashes every day. It is… Read More »
Broward County Teacher Fired for Molesting Student
When a person is arrested for a crime that directly impacts their job—especially one that involves children—they are typically fired soon after, especially if there is significant evidence that shows that they are guilty of the crime. However, in one Florida case, a teacher was charged with molesting a student and the school district… Read More »
Orlando Teacher Arrested for Molesting Teen Student
Teachers have a responsibility to teach students and help them to learn subjects that will help them succeed in life. However, some teachers cross the line. They spend a lot of time with their students. Five days a week for at least six hours a day, students attend school and may have the same… Read More »
Clearwater Man Caught Driving on Sidewalk, Arrested for DUI
Drinking and driving is a serious crime, yet many motorists engage in it. It is not uncommon for police officers to arrest drivers for being under the influence of alcohol and drugs. These substances can affect one’s judgment and slow down reaction times. Being intoxicated while behind the wheel can cause people to do… Read More »
Violation of Probation Dismissed
The Defendant was arrested and accused of violating his probation, for the second time, by leaving his court-ordered monitoring device at home while he went to work. The Defendant scored more than eight years in prison. The State Attorney’s Office offered him six years in prison. The Defendant’s MLG attorney filed a bond motion,… Read More »
Florida Music Instructor Charged With Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
Many adults engage in inappropriate behavior with young children and teens. This behavior is called lewd and lascivious behavior. It is often sexual in nature and may or may not involve penetration. This behavior is taken very seriously in Florida. Depending on the age of the victim and the actions of the perpetrator, a… Read More »
University of Florida Football Player Accused of Sexual Assault
Movie stars, athletes and other celebrities seem to have it made, but because they have so much wealth, they often get accused of crimes. Sometimes they did in fact do the crime, but in some cases, the allegations are false. It is especially common for athletes to face allegations of certain crimes. Even college… Read More »
Florida School Counselor Arrested for DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a common offense. Motorists often have a few alcoholic beverages and overestimate their ability to drive. Once they are behind the wheel and on the road, they may not notice their slow reflexes and impaired judgment before it is too late. Some cause serious accidents that lead to… Read More »
Intoxicated Florida Woman Causes Crash, Tells Driver He is Dreaming
Drugs and alcohol can make people do strange things. They can slow down reflexes, impair judgment and even affect short-term memory. Some people do things while under the influence and don’t remember doing them. A prime example of this happened in Florida on Thanksgiving morning. On November 22, a 61-year-old Brandon woman crashed her… Read More »
Florida Woman Faces Multiple Sexual Battery Charges
When you think of sexual battery, you may think of a man raping a woman. While this is a common situation, there are cases in which the woman is the aggressor and she is committing battery on not another man, but a child. This strange but true situation recently happened in Florida. Not only… Read More »
