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Florida Shoplifting Laws
In Florida, shoplifting is considered a relatively minor offense. However, this crime is taken seriously by law enforcement and the court system. Shoplifting simply means intentionally taking something from a store or shop without paying for it. In legal terms, the crime of shoplifting is generally defined by two characteristics. First, a shoplifter takes an...
Man Detained For Alleged Connection to Robberies
A 26-year-old man in Florida has been arrested for his alleged involvement in two early November robberies. The reported crimes occurred at a GameStop location on Business Circle and a Circle K location on U.S. 41 East in East Naples. Investigators say that a man, believed to be homeless, walked into the GameStop location and...
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Underage Driver Charged With Drunk Driving
A Florida driver is facing multiple DUI charges in a two-car crash on U.S. Route 41 that happened on Nov. 1. The man was taken into custody and remanded to the Charlotte County Jail. The 20-year-old driver is charged with DUI and DUI involving property damage. According to a Florida Highway Patrol representative, the man...
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Hit-And Run-Accident Involves DUI Charges Against Driver
A Florida man is facing multiple charges in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 24-year-old pedestrian on Oct. 25 as she was crossing the roadway in St. Petersburg. Police said the driver abandoned his vehicle and was intoxicated at the time of the accident. The driver has been charged with DUI manslaughter, leaving...
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Florida Man Faces Battery Charge After Argument Turns Physical
A Daytona Beach official is facing criminal charges after an argument in the early morning hours of Oct. 19 outside a gated community in Pelican Bay allegedly turned violent. The 47-year-old city commissioner is accused of striking a 66-year-old man, and he has been charged with battery. A police report indicated that the commissioner may have...
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Football Executive Fired After Florida DUI Charge
Florida media outlets have reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have fired one of their senior executives after he was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. The man was charged with DUI after a traffic incident during the early morning hours of Oct. 16. Later in the day, the team released a statement...
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Woman Charged For DUI After Fatal Wreck
A 32-year-old Florida woman was accused of being impaired when she allegedly caused a fatal crash over the summer. The Boca Pointe resident was charged with vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter. She was held in custody at the Palm Beach County Jail and was released on bond about six hours after she was detained. The Palm...
Overview of Robbery in Florida
Florida addresses property crimes, including robbery, in its state statutes. Robbery differs from theft in that the use of force is involved, while theft does not involve force and might even occur without the knowledge of the alleged victim. Specifically, robbery means that property is confiscated from a person through the use of intimidation, threats,...
Allegedly Drunk Woman Strikes Unmarked Police Car
The Florida Highway Patrol suspects that a Brevard County woman was impaired when she allegedly rear-ended a vehicle belonging to the Cocoa Police Department near the intersection of Clearlake Road and Michigan Avenue. Reportedly, the Sept. 27 incident occurred at about 5 p.m. The officer in the police vehicle suffered minor injuries in the crash,...
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How Long Are Felony Convictions In Florida?
Under Florida law, people convicted of a capital felony may be sentenced to death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. In some cases, if a judge determines a life sentence is not appropriate because the capital offense was committed before the defendant turned 18, the term of imprisonment may be reduced to...
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