Felons And Weapons in Florida
The carrying of weapons by convicted felons is a felony under Florida state law, even if the offender’s defining felony conviction was in another state. Like all felony offenses in Florida, it can result in serious penalties. The charge may be enhanced to an aggravated felony in cases where the weapon was employed to harm...
Florida Woman Detained In Alleged Murder Plot
Officers with the Polk County Sheriff’s Department reportedly arrested a 47-year-old woman for an attempted murder-for-hire plot against her husband. According to officers, the arrest happened following the woman’s alleged solicitation to an undercover detective. Allegedly, officers initially received information from an anonymous informant that the woman was trying to hire someone to kill her...
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Altercation In Grocery Checkout Lane Leads To Felony Charge
A 53-year-old Florida man received a felony battery charge for punching a 58-year-old man in a grocery store lane on Dec. 1. As a result of the altercation, the alleged victim was knocked unconscious and put into a coma. The accused man’s felony charge could potentially be upgraded if the victim’s condition becomes worse. The incident took...
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Out-of-state Driving Violations Follow Florida Residents Home
Florida residents may not realize that when they receive a ticket in another state for speeding or any other traffic violation, that ticket follows them home. Authorities from the state that issued the citation will forward the ticket information to Florida, and it will be added to the person’s driving record. If points were assessed...
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Fort Lauderdale Man Arrested For DUI On Thanksgiving
According to law enforcement authorities with the Boca Raton Police Department, a 35-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale was stopped and arrested on Nov. 27 for allegedly driving under the influence. The man reportedly was arrested at around 3:55 a.m. and was booked into jail at 4 a.m. The 35-year-old man apparently refused to submit to...
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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...
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