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Category: News & Announcements

What is Operation Southern Slow Down?

July 31, 2022 Criminal Defense, Florida Panhandle Arrests, News & Announcements

The Florida Department of Transportation is working together with the Florida Highway Patrol for the collaboration on “Operation Southern Slow Down.” Florida is following suit with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The goal of the operation is to stop reckless driving and speeding along the state highways. Police are hoping to save lives by enforcing strict surveillance of highway …

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Disney World Brawl Leads to Three Arrested

July 27, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

They say it’s the happiest place on Earth—but Disney World has recently turned into the grounds for anger and violence after a huge fight broke out last week. The cause of the altercation was a woman briefly exiting the line to grab her phone. Yet the outcome resulted in two families getting escorted out of the park, several arrests, and …

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Obstruction Conviction Overturned in Appeal’s Court in Dale Massad’s Case

July 22, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad had his conviction of conspiracy to obstruct justice overturned on Friday by the 2nd District Court of Appeals. Massad had been accused of having a call with the new mayor of Port Richey, which prosecutors claimed was obstructing justice in regards to a police officer who had been investigating Massad. The former mayor had …

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Suspect Connected to Drug Overdoses in Leon County Arrested

July 22, 2022 Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements

Two individuals in Leon County have now been arrested and charged with multiple counts of drug possession and trafficking. After the Leon County Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Unit obtained a warrant during a drug investigation, they found two people with a large quantity of drugs in their possession. Now that the two individuals have been arrested, we will cover the details …

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Updated Information on the Gaetz and Greenberg Case

July 22, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

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 …

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How the Supreme Court’s “Single Homicide Rule” is Impacting the Tanner Dashner Case

July 19, 2022 Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

A Florida judge has sentenced 24-year-old Tanner Dashner to over 70 years in prison for a fatal car crash that went up in flames and killed five people in 2018. However, the judge only used the charges for DUI manslaughter instead of also including the additional charges of vehicular homicide that the state wished to prosecute. We will cover the …

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Death Penalty Removed from Florida Rapper’s Case

July 15, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Jamell Demons, also known as popular Florida rapper YNW Melly, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder over a shooting that took place in 2018. We mentioned Demons in a previous article about upcoming death penalty cases in Broward County. Now the rapper is back in the news, this time because a judge ruled that he will no longer …

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New Surveillance Tactic in Florida – Is it Unconstitutional?

July 12, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

There is a new form of surveillance tactic that is being used by Florida police, which collects data digitally for investigating crimes. While it seems beneficial to the authorities, many are calling the new technology a violation of privacy by spying on everyday citizens. Some even claim it is in direct violation of the constitution. Based on information from the …

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Roe v. Wade Overturned – What it Means for Florida

July 7, 2022 News & Announcements

When information from the Supreme Court’s attempt to overturn the right to a legal abortion in early May, there was opposition across the entire nation. Roe v. Wade had been written into law and upheld for almost half a century, and as of June 24th, 2022, it no longer exists. In a historic and controversial decision, the Supreme Court voted …

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