A Coral Springs resident who was originally from upstate New York was killed while riding his motorcycle when he was involved in an accident with an alleged drunk driver. 30-year-old Benjamin Pirofsky was riding his motorcycle on North Federal Highway in Broward County when Nadia Verdoni made a left turn into his path with her […]
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Potential Problems for Broward County Drunk Driver Who Hit Fire Hydrant are More Than Just Criminal
On February 24, 2014, Ivanka Cancic allegedly hit a pedestrian in Lauderhill, Florida located in Broward County while she was drinking and driving. She fled the scene of that accident and was later seen driving erratically when she struck a city fire hydrant and then a tree. As a result of hitting the fire hydrant, multiple […]
Entrapment Defenses For People Arrested in Undercover Sex Sting Operations
The Manatee County Sherriff's Department recently arrested 25 suspected pedophiles through the promise of sex with an underage girl. Officers posed as the mother of a 13 year old girl on an incest chat room and promised men that she would allow them to have sex with her daughter. The men then showed up at […]
The Jimmy Ryce Act and Other Sexual Predator Laws Undergo Changes in Florida
2014 promises to be a big year for Florida legislators with a slew of new laws and amendment revisions already making the rounds. The theme is centered on tougher laws and penalties for convicted offenders. Changes include the new Justifiable Use of Force revision as well as a proposal for tougher penalties for DUI and […]
Ocala Deputy Sherriff Suspended After Faulty DUI Stop
On the early morning hours of January 18, 2014, in Ocala, Florida, 26 year old Matthew Tillander was pulled over after driving over 70 in a 55 MPH zone. The Marion County officer who pulled Tillander over apparently smelled alcohol on Tillander's breath and was beginning to do field sobriety tests when Tillander answered his cell […]
Weather Conditions Could Be a Possible Defense For Florida Traffic Citations
The winter storm still raging along the East coast has had adverse effects on southern states like Georgia, but now even the sunshine state has proven it can be touched by winter weather. CNN reports that approximately 50 Florida homes have been damaged by weather that came in through the cold front. Unlike the northern […]
Florida Executions Remain on Trial
Convicted drug offender Paul Howell was sentenced to death by lethal injection after being found guilty of murdering a Florida trooper 22 years ago. His original execution was set to take place in 2013, but an unexpected turn of events occurred, causing Howell to narrowly escape fatality. As Howell makes the walk down death row […]
An Alleged Criminal Mastermind Goes Down in a Sarasota, FL Drug Bust
Sarasota, Florida is a destination most know for its sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and breathtaking landscape. Vacationers and residents often describe it as a relaxing resort atmosphere ideal for retirement and weekend getaways. A few years back, Florida officials suspected a rash of drug related crime in the area that threatened to tarnish the […]
Vehicle Malfunctions can Cause Accidents on the Road
Traffic violations aren’t always the fault of the driver. Vehicle malfunctions and other conditions can prove to cause driving hazards that are beyond the control of vehicle operators. Recently, a Manatee County, Florida resident suffered from a fatal injury when her parked automobile ran her over while she was attempting to load the trunk with […]
Law Enforcement Sources Say Bieber Offered Plea Deal in Florida DUI Case
According to multiple media outlets, Justin Bieber was reportedly offered a plea deal in his Florida DUI case where he has the possibility of avoiding jail time. According to the apparent deal, Bieber would plead no contest to reckless driving and in exchange would not have to go to jail. It appears that instead he […]
