Monthly Archives: May 2025
Domestic Violence in Florida
Domestic violence is governed by Florida Statutes Sections 741.28 through 741.30. These laws define domestic violence, outline the penalties for offenders, and provide protections for victims. Under Florida Statute 741.28, domestic violence includes assault, battery, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, and other criminal offenses resulting in injury or death involving family or household members. Family… Read More »
Types of Homicide in Florida
Killing another human being is a serious crime, no matter how it happens. However, homicide charges under Florida vary in degree, with some more severe than others. Per Florida law, homicides are charged as one of the following: First-degree murder Second-degree murder Third-degree murder Manslaughter What the Law Says Florida Statute Section 782.04(1)(a) outlines… Read More »
What to Say (and Not to Say) to Police After an Arrest
You have been arrested by police. You are being accused of a crime and you want to tell them what really happened. Should you talk to them? Some people do and live to regret it. You may feel as though you should answer a police officer’s questions as a matter of respect, but you… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested for Grand Theft Auto, Other Crimes
Many people get in trouble with the law multiple times. They just can’t stay out of jail. It’s their lifestyle. Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently arrested a Lakeland man who was on a theft crime spree. The 50-year-old man, who has an extensive criminal history, was arrested for grand theft of… Read More »