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Category: Theft/Property Crimes

19 French Bulldog Puppies Taken from Florida Home – Grand Theft Charges

November 23, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

An ongoing case in Hillsborough County is seeking information about a theft case involving puppies worth more than $100,000. Four people have since been arrested for the burglary, but only 6 out of 19 puppies have been found. This article will provide details from the case, along with information on Dealing in Stolen Property charges in Florida and some possible …

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Orlando Music Festival Results in Multiple Theft Arrests

November 19, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

Music festivals are back in full force – which means that festival goers should be aware of any illegal activity that takes place at such an event. The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is a music event that takes place in Orlando each fall. This year, multiple attendees reported incidents of theft. This article will provide details from the festival, along …

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85lbs of Stolen Shrimp Leads to Felony Charges

November 17, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

In Florida, it is illegal to enter someone else’s property. It is also against the law to steal someone else’s property or belongings. Criminal charges for this behavior can result in a burglary charge, among others. A recent Florida case highlights the outcome of a man committing a burglary. We will provide details about the case, along with information on …

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Man Pretends to be Police Officer – Scams Victims out of $50k

November 8, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

A man accused of committing multi-state scams acting as a Broward County law enforcement officer has now been arrested. The alleged scammer managed to get over $50,000 from residents after falsely claiming to be an officer. This article will provide details of the case, along with helpful information on unlawful possession of personal identification information and impersonating a police officer …

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A Trio of Teens Rob Deaf Student at Knifepoint

November 1, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes

Juveniles can break the law just the same as adults do. Typically, the justice system has a different way of handling cases involving minors. A person under the age of 18 who is charged with a crime will usually go to juvenile court. However, in some instances, the minor can be transferred to what is known as adult court instead. …

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Retail Theft Leads to School Lockdown and Manhunt Chase

October 22, 2022 Criminal Defense, Theft/Property Crimes

An alleged theft that took place in South Florida last week caused several schools to go into lockdown. Aside from parents and students scrambling to find safety during the lockdown, police were sent on a multi-hour foot chase of a man who was caught stealing from a local Target. We will cover the details of the case along with information …

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Defendant Changes Mind About Plea – Accepts Mandatory Life Sentence

September 30, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes, Violent Crimes

A defendant in Hillsborough County shocked the courtroom after telling the judge he wanted to change his mind about having a jury trial in his armed robbery case. James Hanson Jr. was accused of armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and first-degree murder from an incident that happened in 2019. We will provide information regarding the case’s details, what led to a …

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$32K of Stolen Jewelry Displayed on TikTok Results in Grand Theft Charge

September 30, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Theft/Property Crimes

Stealing is against the law, even if it was from someone you know. Florida has various charges that cover theft, including the more severe charge of grand theft. A recent case in Florida covers a foreign national who was arrested for stealing over $30,000 worth of jewelry from someone she met in Miami. We will cover details of the case …

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Teens Arrested for Armed Carjacking and Sexual Battery

September 21, 2022 Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes, Theft/Property Crimes

Florida severely punishes defendants who have committed or attempted to crimes while using a firearm. Florida Statute Section 790.07 explains that when a person displays, uses, threatens, or attempts to use a weapon or holds a concealed weapon is guilty of a felony in the third-degree. Florida’s 10-20-life rule can also apply during the commission of specific felonies. Florida’s 10-20-life …

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