New DNA technology has been extremely helpful over the years in helping law enforcement solve criminal cases. DNA evidence is usually found and gathered from a crime scene, whether it be from a weapon, blood splatters, or footprints. But what if police were able to collect and trace DNA from the beach? Or from the air inside the room? A …

Three decades after Marlene Warren was shot by a “killer clown” with balloons and carnations, the case is finally ending with the defendant pleading guilty. Sheila Keen-Warren, 59, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for allegedly killing her husband’s first wife. Keen-Warren was originally arrested and charged with first-degree murder in 2017 but has had her trial postponed multiple times due …

Sex crimes are considered extremely serious offenses in Florida, especially when the offense involves minors. In Florida, these crimes carry severe legal consequences that can impact the offender’s future. This blog post will explore the legal implications of sex crimes against minors, along with a recent case in which a man was charged with over 100 sex crimes. What was …

There are many risks when it comes to using controlled substances. The person in possession of the substance can be arrested and face criminal charges. There is also the concern for the person’s health and wellbeing, which has become more of a dire need in terms of opioid usage in the United States. This week, the FDA approved the use …

A South Florida man has been arrested in connection with over 100 depictions of CSAM found on his digital device. The arrest came after months of investigating on behalf of the ICAC, SWAT, and BSO. This article will provide the case details, Florida’s charges and penalties for child pornography charges, and helpful resources. What was the Case? Dylan Kenyon-Jones, 28, …

Several people in Georgia and Florida have been arrested after a sting operation targeted them as online child predators. This article will provide information from the sting operation, along with relative details on charges for child pornography possession in Florida. What is a Sting Operation? Law enforcement often conducts sting operations to apprehend suspects who possess or distribute child pornography …

Getting into an encounter with the police is already a heightened situation. Circumstances where officers use force while apprehending a suspect often raise questions about the rights and ethics regarding the scenario. While law enforcement is given the right to use force in certain situations, at what point is it too far? In one recent case in Miami, several police …

Most bar fights can end up with some bruises and, in bad scenarios, even some damage to the establishment. But what happens when things get out of hand, or worse, when a person pulls out a gun? Can a defendant claim that he was acting in self-defense? This article will provide information on Florida’s self-defense law, along with details on …

Two weeks after several middle school students were arrested for making mass shooting depictions on TikTok, a Manatee County judge has determined there is no probable cause to continue detaining the preteens. However, they are potentially facing felony charges for written or online threats of mass shootings. This page will provide details from the case, along with information pertaining to …