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Domestic Violence Charges Stick Even If Victim Doesn’t Want Them
Police have arrested a Florida man after an altercation with his girlfriend. According to police, the incident took place on Aug. 18. During this fight, the 41-year-old man apparently beat and strangled his pregnant girlfriend. Police then say that he refused to let the woman leave the home for several hours after the fight was...
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Alleged Notorious Burglar Arrested in Florida
For some crimes, police catch people in the act and stop them from completing the crime. Other times, other people see a crime and report it to the police. Occasionally, however, circumstantial evidence is used to create a criminal case against a person. In these situations, any one piece of evidence on its own may...
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Florida Teacher Arrested For Conversations On Facebook
In today’s society, people spend more time on social media outlets like Facebook than ever before. With all this online communication comes an increased possibility of people misinterpreting what a person is trying to say. Without other social cues, words and sentences can be taken out of context and it can appear that people are...
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Fist Fight At Fort Lauderdale Bar Leads To Charges
People occasionally have disagreements. Much of the time these disagreements are just temporary or never amount to anything. However, in some cases, people can get physical. Fort Lauderdale residents should know that when this happens, they can face criminal penalties. In fact, two bouncers at a Fort Lauderdale bar are facing criminal charges following an...
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Miami Rapper Kat Dahlia Arrested For Suspected DUI
Getting arrested for drunk driving can be a difficult experience for any Florida resident. In addition to the criminal penalties that people may face, there can also be embarrassment and problems at work that follow a DUI. Miami-based rapper Kat Dahlia is now dealing with some of the consequences that follow a drunk driving arrest....
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Former Football Star Arrested In Florida For Domestic Violence
Almost every couple fights at some point in their relationship. Most of the time fights between couples are harmless. Other times, arguments can lead to family violence. Domestic violence occurs when one partner uses threats of violence or physical, emotional, or sexual abuse to get control over the other partner. Allegations of domestic violence can...
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Recent Robbery Turns Up Charge of Felony Possession of Firearm
Following a conviction of a crime, particularly a felony, the rights and privileges of the convicted person may be limited for a short time or even indefinitely. Prison time is one way those rights are limited. Convicted felons also aren’t allowed to possess a weapon. A recent arrest in Fort Lauderdale included charges of felony possession...
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Florida Man Involved in 2 Accidents Charged With DUI
Just like in many types of crime, there are various factors that can increase the seriousness of drunk driving charges. Things like causing damage to another person’s car, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without a drivers’ license, or causing injury to another person can all have an effect. Depending on the circumstances in...
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Man Arrested For Alleged Sex Crimes
Police and prosecutors in Florida will generally stop at nothing to protect children — especially from child sex abuse. When this abuse has allegedly occurred, police have access to a variety of resources aimed at finding and arresting the perpetrator. Recently, a man was arrested in Virginia on suspicion of committing a sex crime against a...
Florida Man Charged With Misdemeanor After Flight
In stressful situations, people respond in different ways. Sometimes under extreme pressure, people can make a mistake and lash out which can lead to criminal charges. One Florida businessman has recently been charged with a misdemeanor after a recent flight to Key West. In this case, authorities claim that during the flight the man was...
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