The government now has more power and discretion in holding sexually dangerous convicts. At one time, once a sexually dangerous inmate served a full sentence, he or she was released. The U.S. Supreme Court has now indicated this may no…
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Arrest made in Polk County "SWAT"ting incident involving "anonymous" calls to police to lure SWAT team to high school.
A Canadian juvenile was arrested in the recent Polk County “swatting” case. “SWATting” is when an individual attempts to lure the SWAT time to respond to a location for a fake threat of some type. Polk County deputies allege the…
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Just in time for Christmas, Polk Sheriff Grady Judd’s prostitution sting results in 61 arrests.
Sheriff Grady Judd will hold a press conference today to announce the results of the latest Polk Prostitution sting from last week. The sting was part of a undercover operation targeting individuals who respond to online advertisements on Backpage.com. The online ads are…
If you have been arrested, the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure require you to disclose certain evidence.
If you have been arrested, one of the first things a criminal defense attorney does is file a “Demand for Discovery” and serve it on the prosecutor. This helps prepare the defense of your case by requiring the prosecutor to…
Florida Pill Mills Fuel Rising Number of Deaths by Drug Overdose
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics for 2011 indicate an increase in Americans fatalities from prescription painkiller overdoses. Many Americans associate death by drug overdose with cocaine, heroine and other street drugs, but medical drugs can be just…
Some Sex Crimes, Such as Sexting, Do Not Always Involve Force
By definition, a sex crime is committed using threat or force to coerce someone into performing an unwanted sexual act. State governments usually prosecute these types of crimes. Should the commission of such an offense occur in two different states,…
What Does the Crime of Involuntary Manslaughter Involve?
Involuntary manslaughter can defined in several different ways, depending on the circumstances of a case. While involuntary manslaughter may, of course, be involuntary, it may also include a deliberate act. In some situations resulting in a death, the death was…
Marijuana Possession, Use and Sale Remain Federally Illegal, Though Enforcement Is Spotty
Each state has its own marijuana laws. If you are arrested, you need to know which laws are applicable to your case. In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first two states to legalize, regulate and tax recreational possession of…
Important information about your recent DUI arrest. Always call a DUI attorney IMMEDIATELY!!!
DUI – IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW! You have 10 DAYS, from the date of your arrest, to request a Formal Review or, for 1st time DUI offenders, waive the Formal Review and obtain a hardship license for the entire administrative…
Why should I hire a local criminal attorney? Does it make much of a difference?
Thursday is Pre-Trial Conference in Polk County misdemeanor and criminal traffic court. What happens at a Polk County Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) court date? These are usually scheduling court dates. Some cases are set for jury trial. Other cases…
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