Between 1980 to 2016, the United States has experienced around 242,000 homicides that have remained unsolved. That means around 40% of murders that take place in the nation go unsolved, which is bleak considering both public safety and criminal justice for the victim and their family. Luckily, law enforcement can create specialized units to reanalyze and investigate old criminal cases …

Law enforcement agencies have been using sting operations for over 50 years. These are usually undercover operations set out by police to catch potential offenders in the act of a crime. While sting operations have the benefit of facilitating investigations and increasing arrests, there has been argument over whether they reduce crime or potentially increase it. This page will provide …

Attempting to sell controlled substances can result in serious legal implications—especially when the potential clients are undercover police officers. A recent case from Walton County showed the rising increase in cases involving psilocybin or “magic mushrooms” after an Uber driver was alleged to have sold them hallucinogens while driving them to an annual Narcotics Officers event. This blog post will …

Understanding the legal system in Florida can be confusing to the average person. The State differentiates between misdemeanor and felony charges when breaking down criminal offenses. From there, felonies are further separated into non-violent and forcible felonies. Forcible felonies can be difficult to understand, in the sense that they encompass a category of crimes, as well as being used as …

The defendant in a landmark case for juvenile cases in Florida is finally getting released after spending decades behind bars. Terrance Graham is now 37-years-old, nearly 20 years after he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Despite his case reaching the Supreme Court and changing the landscape of maximum sentencing for juvenile offenders, Graham remained in prison. Now …

When a person in Florida is believed to pose a danger to themselves or to others, they may be required to abide by certain restrictions under the State’s Red Flag Law. Florida Courts provide that only law enforcement can request a court to enter a Risk Protection Order against someone who they believe to be a threat. While the legislation …

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) defines child sexual abuse material (referred to throughout this page as CSAM) as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct that involves a minor. When an individual in Bay County is accused of having CSAM in their possession, whether it be on a computer, in a cell phone, or on a tablet—they can …

The state of Florida has a multitude of criminal charges that are sexual in nature. The implications of a person charged with a sexual offense in Panama City are severe. Depending on the circumstances of the incident, you could be facing seriously harsh consequences if your case ends in a conviction. If the allegations involve a minor or a child, …

Drug charges carry severe implications in Panama City. From unlawful possession to drug trafficking, Florida law encompasses a spectrum of drug-related crimes that are each met with lasting repercussions. Depending on the drug and its quantity found in a person’s possession, a drug crime defendant in Bay County could be facing high-cost fines and decades behind bars. While the consequences …