Acting out in a hateful way towards another person or group of people is not only considered wrong, but it can also go against the law. In Florida, if a crime has been committed in which the defendant clearly acted out against a victim based on specific characteristics, their charges can be reclassified to a more severe charge. However, where …

Four shootings in 2017 shook the community of Tampa, with worries of an ongoing serial killer. Now that the accused killer has been arrested, the trial is getting ready to begin. Several motions have been filed by the defendant’s defense regarding whether or not to keep the four killings in one trial or to separate them. We will cover the …

Manslaughter Charges in Florida Despite some common beliefs, not every person charged with the death of another person is charged with murder. The state of Florida has several different types of homicide offenses under the state’s Statutes. These offenses can be classified under murder, while others are classified under manslaughter. Manslaughter is a serious criminal offense that involves the unlawful killing …

The Supreme Court rejected a Death Row Inmate’s appeal of the 2010 murder of an FSU graduate student whose body was discovered in St. Johns County. The murder was the final crime in a spree by three inmates who escaped from a Louisiana prison. We will cover the details of the crime spree, the initial sentencing, and the appeal that …

 Lying is never a good idea. In some cases, lying can lead to criminal charges. Perjury is when a person lies under oath in an official or unofficial proceeding. A recent case in Florida covers an incident of perjury and the resulting charges. We will cover the details of the case and information on perjury in Florida. What Happened? During …

Manslaughter is the killing of another human being without malicious intent. Although it is not as severe as a murder charge, getting accused of manslaughter can still come with harsh penalties. A recent case in Florida shows the dangers of playing with firearms, and the outcome of the defendant’s trial which ended with a much lighter sentence than the victim’s …

Sometimes, when a suspect is arrested and charged with a criminal offense, they have no idea what is actually going on. This can be due to a mental illness, mental defect, or other types of infirmity that result in the individual being incapable of understanding the nature of the charges against them. This can lead to the criminal defendant being …

Five years after Trevor Summers was accused of kidnapping and attempting to kill his wife, the trial is finally set to begin. In the time he has been in jail Summers has lost three different attorneys, requested to represent himself, and finally decided to seek out legal assistance right before the trial started Monday. Summers initially faced charges for conspiracy …

Since top prosecutor Andrew Warren was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, several decisions from the office have been reversed. Newly appointed State Attorney Susan Lopez has already started to make changes, including the decision to seek capital punishment for Matthew Terry. Terry was accused of the first-degree murder of his girlfriend, an elementary school teacher in Florida. We will cover …