Tag Archives: Port Saint Lucie Criminal Defense Attorneys
What You Need To Know About Expungement And Sealing
Even minor criminal records can cause significant problems later. This is especially true if the crime is one of moral turpitude, a nebulous category of crimes that involve any lewd conduct, intent to inflict great bodily harm, or theft. So, even low-level misdemeanors, like theft by check and public urination, are crimes of moral… Read More »
Supreme Court Limits Secondary Criminal Punishments
While it mostly stands for broad First Amendment protections in the face of government restrictions, Packingham v. North Carolina also has implications for probation violation cases in Florida. A North Carolina law prohibits registered sex offenders from accessing any Web or social media site that might have child visitors. During an investigation specifically designed… Read More »
Major Palm Beach County Drug Bust
Port St. Lucie Police officers seized almost $250,000 in cash, along with several items allegedly used in a drug trafficking operation out of a Southwest Hawthorne Circle home. Acting on information received from the narcotics unit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, police searched the home and found large quantities of marijuana and… Read More »
Accused killer changes plea in 2014 death of Monster.com founder’s grandson
by Laurie K. Blandford Published 9:23 a.m. ET Nov. 29, 2016 MARTIN COUNTY — Instead of facing the possibility of life in prison, Trayvon Jackson likely will end up serving less than 25 years in prison for charges related to the 2014 death of Dylan McKelvey. Jackson, now 28, had pleaded not guilty to… Read More »
DUI Drug Cases
Just like in many other parts of the country, drug abuse is a growing problem in Florida. A generation ago, most people associated this behavior with back alleys and illegal behavior. Today, the two biggest problems in Florida are prescription drugs and heroin. Today’s prescription pain relievers, such as Oxycontin and Percocet, are extremely… Read More »
In The Bleak Midwinter
From mid-December until New Year’s Day, the Florida Highway Patrol will be cracking down on suspected drunk drivers. A news release stated that “all uniformed FHP personnel,” including non-patrol officers and administrative workers, will patrol area streets and highways as part of the statewide “Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over” campaign. FHP director Col…. Read More »
Lawmakers Consider Reviving ‘Blue Lives Matter’ Law
Several other states, including nearby Louisiana, have passed laws that make crimes against law enforcement officers hate crimes, and several Florida legislators want the same thing to happen in the Sunshine State. Representative Elizabeth Porter (D-Lake City) introduced legislation in the State House to add “law enforcement officer” to the list of protected classes… Read More »
Man Denied Release In Zimmerman Shooting
A Seminole County judge ruled that a 38-year-old man convicted of firing a gun at George Zimmerman must stay in jail while his case is appealed. After a jury convicted the man of armed aggravated assault, attempted second-degree murder, and shooting into a vehicle, the circuit judge levied the minimum penalty under the law,… Read More »
Pretrial Release In Florida
Incarceration before trial is a significant legal and personal hardship. Defendants who are in jail can only consult with their attorneys during limited times and under controlled conditions. Furthermore, they cannot participate in their own defense in any meaningful way. In sum, according to a recent study, defendants who are in jail before their… Read More »
