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Back to School Case of Child Abuse

August 18, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

It’s that time of year again—back to school. While some students are well into their scholastic endeavors, young kids are just starting preschool and daycare. This can be a stressful time for both parents and kids. The most important priority is ensuring that these young girls and boys are comfortable and safe when they finally start school. Unfortunately, there are …

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OnlyFans Model Arrested for Boyfriend’s Murder

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

An OnlyFans model is accused of stabbing and killing her boyfriend back in April 2022. Courtney Clenney, 26 has just been arrested and charged with the second-degree murder of Christian “Toby” Obumseli. The couple got together in November 2020, and supposedly have always had an “extremely tempestuous and combative” relationship. There were allegedly multiple complaints about loud arguments they had …

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Walmart Scooter DUI

August 15, 2022 Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements

When people think of DUI charges, the image that usually comes to mind is someone driving drunk and recklessly on a highway. Although that is the main type of DUI case that police see, there are plenty of other ways in which an individual can get charged with a DUI. Florida’s laws on DUI explain that almost any type of …

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Florida’s Continuous Clash Between Cannabis and Guns

August 15, 2022 Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements

Update: In 2023, Appeals Court Rejects Federal Gun Ban for Marijuana Consumers The fight for allowing medical marijuana users the ability to purchase firearms continues in the state of Florida. We have already covered information on Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried’s case being brought to the Supreme Court. Now the Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss her lawsuit, …

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REFORM Alliance: How is it Affecting Probation in Florida?

August 12, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Probation Violation

A collaboration between unlikely groups has just been formed in regard to a new law regarding Florida’s probation system. Rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill have formed and funded the REFORM Alliance—a nonprofit seeking to reform probation procedures in the United States. REFORM Alliance was formed in 2019 by Michael Rubin, rapper Meek Mill, and mogul Shawn “Jay Z” Carter. Rubin …

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Future of Drug Testing – The Draeger Drug Test 5000

August 12, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is extremely serious in Florida. Getting charged with a DUI can result in harsh consequences. Expensive fines, imprisonment, probation, and potentially losing your license are all penalties that can come with a DUI charge. Police already have devices for determining if someone is driving under the influence of alcohol. This includes a …

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Gov. DeSantis Issues Executive Order for State Attorney

August 12, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has just suspended one of the top prosecutors in Hillsborough County. State Attorney Andrew Warren has been temporarily suspended, which could become permanent depending on the outcome of a Senate trial. We will cover the details of the case, along with how the newly appointed State Attorney could affect issues on criminal justice. State Attorney Suspended …

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Two Men Indicted for Murder from the Robert DuBoise Case

August 11, 2022 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Two years after Robert DuBoise was exonerated for the murder of Barbara Grams, police have now linked the newly discovered DNA evidence to two men who are already serving life sentences for another murder. A grand jury has indicted Amos Robinson and Abron Scott on Thursday for Barbara Grams, as well as the rape and murder of Linda Lansen. Police …

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Violent Crimes and Firearms – Top Focus of Orange County’s Prosecutors

August 11, 2022 Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes

Roger B. Handberg was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Florida six months ago, making him the chief federal law enforcement officer in 35 counties across the state. In a recent press release, Handberg addressed that the top priority of his office is to focus on the reduction and prosecution of violent crimes in Florida. Handberg …

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