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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What Are The Penalties For Drunk Driving in Florida?
An individual faced with charges for drunk driving may wonder about the possible penalties, especially if this is not the first incident. It is important to recognize that penalties may be based on an individual’s previous history with such incidents. It is also important to understand that the level of impairment may affect the penalties...
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DUI Charges Dropped Over Inaccurate Sample
On Sept. 5, prosecutors in Florida dropped DUI manslaughter charges against a 22-year-old man after his defense lawyer and experts challenged the validity of his blood toxicology results. The charges stemmed from an April 2013 fatal crash that killed five individuals. Sources say that the defendant was driving his Mercedes CLK on an exit ramp...
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DUI Suspected in July Crash That Resulted in Florida Man’s Death
The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that a 60-year-old Gulf Breeze man died Aug. 17 as the result of a July car accident that might have been caused by impaired driving. According to officials, he was driving his vehicle in Gulf Breeze on July 7 when a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old man crossed over...
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Florida Man Facing Multiple Felony Charges Detained By SWAT
On Aug. 28, a man was taken into custody for several outstanding felony warrants. Reports indicate that various law enforcement entities, including SWAT, were involved in the man’s detention after a tip was provided to area police. The man is being held without bond on multiple felony charges. Felony warrants in various cities were issued for the...
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2 Florida Women Taken Into Custody For DUI
Police in Pembroke Pines was recently contacted by a concerned grandmother who reportedly told them that her daughter and another woman were driving while impaired with a minor in the backseat. Both women were later detained at a beauty supply store after allegedly causing a disturbance. They reportedly failed sobriety tests administered by officers at...
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