Category Archives: Criminal Defense
High School Student Charged With Lewd And Lascivious Behavior
Sex crimes are taken seriously in Florida, so when a person sexually assaults another person, they can expect to be punished harshly. This is the case for a high school student who allegedly raped another student on campus in early June. An 18-year-old student from Chiles High School is facing charges of lewd and… Read More »
Arrest Made in 1999 Sexual Battery Case
Sometimes criminal cases go cold when there is not enough evidence to convict someone of a crime. However, many cases are seeing the spotlight once again thanks to improvements in DNA testing and analysis. A Florida sexual battery case from 1999 is making news once again now that DNA testing has led police to… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Causing Fatal DUI Crash
While we learn early on that drinking and driving is illegal, many people do it anyway. They’re out partying and having a good time with friends. Against their better judgment, they decide to drive after consuming multiple alcoholic beverages. While some drunk drivers are able to make it home safely without causing a car… Read More »
Dance Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse, Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
Parents automatically assume that coaches and teachers will behave appropriately around their children. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes these adults use their positions of trust to get emotionally and physically close to their students. They may even engage in illegal sexual behavior. A dance teacher in Florida was recently arrested for… Read More »
Florida Teen Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
When you think of someone engaging in lewd and lascivious behavior with teens, you probably think of an older adult — not someone who is also a teen. A 19-year-old man from Florida is now facing life in prison for sexually exploiting children. The man was recently arrested on three counts of child cruelty… Read More »
Man Arrested for DUI in Fatal Florida Bicycle Crash
On Thanksgiving, we give thanks for all that we have, despite the ups and downs that this year has given us. However, one family in Florida will instead be planning a funeral after a bicyclist was hit and killed by a drunk driver in Palm Springs. A 25-year-old man has been arrested after rear-ending… Read More »
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” Law Provides Defense to Weapons Charges
When it comes to firearm offenses, Florida has some of the toughest laws in the nation. A person convicted of seriously injuring or killing someone with a firearm could end up spending many years in prison. This is especially true thanks to mandatory minimum sentences in place. However, Florida does have one unique law… Read More »
10 Florida Residents Arrested for Lewd and Lascivious Behavior
Ten people in Florida were recently arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior. The arrests took place on July 13 and 14 after an investigation that began in 2018. However, there is a lot of secrecy surrounding the investigation. For example, the names and mug shots of those arrested were not made public. Also, there… Read More »
President Drove Florida Man to Drink and Drive
Some people have trouble taking responsibility for their actions. They can’t ever admit that they’re wrong. They always have to blame someone else. Some will even blame a person they’ve never even met – like President Donald Trump. While President Trump is getting blamed for a lot of things lately surrounding the coronavirus, racism… Read More »
Police Looking for 2 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
Sex is supposed to be an activity that takes place between consenting adults, but that is not always the case. It is not uncommon for one person – typically a man – to force themselves onto another person – usually a woman, but could be a child or man as well – for sexual… Read More »
