A person who chooses to physically harm an animal in Florida can face felony charges of animal cruelty. Florida authorities insist on protecting animals who cannot speak up for nor protect themselves. Therefore, there are specific penalties set in place for those who abuse animals. In one recent case, a Miami man is facing felony charges for animal cruelty after …

When law enforcement believes an individual is suspected of possessing or distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), there are certain techniques and task forces that can be assigned to the case. In Leon County, the Sheriff’s Office uses the North Florida ICAC Task Force (NFITF), which comprises over 35 Florida counties. Leon County also implements a Digital Forensic Unit, which …

Taking someone else’s personal information is against the law, and you can face criminal charges for doing so. Identity theft is a serious offense; from the wise words of Dwight Schrute from The Office: “Identity theft is not a joke, Jim! Millions of families suffer every year!” We will cover the Florida Statute for fraudulent use of personal identification information, …

Middle District of Florida Judge Gregory Presnell has set the sentencing date for Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, which is set for December 1st, 2022. Greenberg was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, and has now pleaded guilty to six corruption charges and one charge of sex trafficking a minor. U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz is also being investigated for …

A man in Florida has gained the title of “Casanova Scammer” after multiple accusations of targeting women and scamming them out of money. After Netflix’s popular “Tinder Swindler” documentary aired earlier this year, it highlighted the type of white-collar crimes that can take place in the online dating scene. Specifically, when an individual feigns romantic interest to gain the trust …

A year ago this month, defendant Steven Albers was put in jail for bond violation after his conviction of aggravated assault. His criminal streak has not ended as authorities report he and his partner, Marshawn Barnes, were running a fentanyl trafficking operation from inside the jail. In this blog post, we’ll be exploring the full story, the penalties, and how …

What Happens if I’m Caught Sending or Receiving Drugs Through USPS? Sending mail through the United States Post Office (USPS) has been a common way to send items back and forth for fifty years. If you are planning on sending gifts for a holiday, or just items to a friend or family member, it is common to use this method. …

What Does the Statute Say?  If you are a dog owner in Florida, it is imperative you are aware of the serious legal repercussions that can occur if your dog bites someone else. The laws pertaining to dog bites are codified in Section 767.04 of the Florida Statutes and states: “The owner of any dog that bites any person while …

Each year, the Federal Trade Commission reports millions of Americans who fall victim to identity theft crimes. As technology continues to advance and evolve, the diverse ways of unlawfully obtaining someone else’s information continue to grow. This has led to legal statutes and amendments that outline the illegal uses of identification. The offense of identity theft occurs when a person …