A 22-year-old woman previously convicted of prostitution has accused an Orlando police officer of 20 years of having sex with her after arresting her but before taking her to jail. Several days after the arrest and still in jail, the woman explained to a guard what had happened. The woman claimed that the officer forced ...
Whether or not a person in Florida can withdraw (or take back) their plea in any criminal case, depends in large part on two factors: (1) the timing of your motion to withdraw the plea; and (2) the presiding judge. The Timing When You May Withdraw a Plea There are two times in which a ...
Did you know that you could receive compensation if a crime is committed against you? The Office of Attorney General wants to help you receive the compensation you deserve. If a crime causes you physical or psychological injury, you deserve to be assisted in your time of suffering.
If someone has repeatedly acted violently toward you, it’s essential to understand that you have a right to seek protection. This protection can be attained by requesting an injunction – or a court-ordered demand for someone to refrain from committing an act toward another person. For example, it can restrain someone from coming within 150 ...
Both injunctions and restraining orders are meant to prevent an individual from committing a particular act. These court-ordered commands are measures that block the defendant-party from acting violently or unjustly toward another individual. Generally, restraining orders and injunctions are used interchangeably in Florida. However, there are a few differences between the two terms that are ...
A person can get an injunction against another for many reasons. If the individual feels threatened, sometimes a mandate might be their best option for their safety. However, in a situation where they exaggerate a simple argument that should have simply been shrugged off, the other person has to deal with harsh consequences. There are ...
While it may seem no big deal to run into the same person now and then, you may be a victim of stalking depending on the frequency and the location of those run-ins. According to the Department of Justice, one in twelve women will experience being stalked by someone. Typically, 75 percent of women know ...
A 40-year-old woman from Saint Johns County is now facing criminal charges in connection with maintaining a drug dwelling. In Florida, it is against the law to maintain a dwelling for the purpose of using, selling or storing drugs such as marijuana or cocaine. If a house or apartment is found to be used for ...
A spokesman for the Orlando Police Department has announced the apprehension of a 37-year-old man accused of at least one armed robbery involving a sandwich shop. The same individual may have been involved in robbing up to four other sub shops of the same chain of stores. All five stores are situated in either Orange ...
