Thousands of people in Florida have been subjected to a police search at some point. Many people have wondered if they can refuse to consent to a search. In fact, you have the right to refuse to consent to a search, but refusing to consent might not provide the result...
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Woman arrested after allegedly concealing marijuana in her pants
A woman in Florida has been arrested after she was pulled over by the police for driving erratically. A police officer followed the woman's vehicle after noticing that she was veering between lanes and driving in the bicycle lane. She seemed to ignore the police...
High-speed pursuit in Florida leads to fatal accident
Police in Florida have charged three teenagers in connection with the theft of an SUV, a series of car burglaries and a high-speed pursuit. The pursuit ended with an accident that claimed the life of a 67-year-old man. The alleged vehicle burglaries took place in...
Man flees crash, tries to hide drugs in fire station
On July 30, a Florida man was arrested after he allegedly fled the scene of a car accident carrying a backpack containing drugs and attempting to hide in a nearby fire station. The unusual incident is said to have occurred in Clearwater. According to media outlets,...
Shoplifting investigations and charges
Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes in the world; some people even go through phases of shoplifting as children or teens. Residents of Florida should be aware that the statute of limitations for theft in the state is five years. Retailers and investigative...
Overdose at Florida home prompts narcotics investigation
An overdose at a Florida home sparked a narcotics investigation that reached its conclusion on May 20 when deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office returned to the residence to execute a search warrant. During the search of the Port Charlotte home, deputies...
Zero tolerance can have an impact on DUI charges in Florida
For Floridians who are arrested and charged with driving under the influence, the potential penalties for a conviction can be severe. It is important to understand the concept of “zero tolerance” in the context of DUI. With zero tolerance in any criminal charge, there...
Criminal defense needed after arrest for theft
It is common for people to think they have a good idea when they really do not. Unfortunately, some people may follow through with a less-than-stellar idea and end up facing accusations and possible criminal charges. If a person is taken into custody for theft, a good...
Incident in Florida Wal-Mart draws national headlines
A state as large as Florida is bound to have some strange incidents from time to time, and, in some cases, these incidents draw national headlines. Unfortunately, many of these incidents also involve allegations of criminal conduct.For example, a recent incident in...
People charged with burglary could face serious consequences
People in Florida enter into other's property almost every day. This could be when they go to work, the grocery store, or friends and family. For the most part, these individuals are invited onto the property either explicitly or there is an implied invitation such as...