Police in Maryland are looking for additional victims after learning that a syringe used to attack a woman earlier this month was filled with semen, authorities said Friday. Thomas Bryon Stemen is accused of stabbing a woman with a syringe at a Maryland grocery store. (Anne Arundel County Police Department) A woman reported being attacked…
In the state of Florida, driving with a suspended or revoked license is a serious criminal offense, punishable by a fine of up to $500 and a jail term of up to 60 days for the first conviction and 364 days for the second conviction. … If convicted of the felony, a driver may face…
As many of you know, every year the Florida legislature passes laws that usually get passed by July 1st and the effective date is October 1st. And there was a massive crime bill that was passed July 1st that goes into effect on October 1st. Now, one of the ways that it’s going to affect…
What right do we have to resist an unlawful arrest? Here in Florida, for example, you have the right to resist WITHOUT violence when there is an unlawful arrest being perpetrated on you. There are other states such as Indiana which passed a law back in about 2012 that allows you to use deadly force…
Since October is Crime Prevention Month, we would like to help bring awareness to celebrate safe communities and prevent crime. Here are a few ways you can help: 1. Work with our local public agencies to solve common problems 2. Set up a neighborhood watch or a community patrol working with police 3. Report any…
Florida lawmakers recently passed a historic gun-control bill in response to the February 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 students and faculty dead. The bill bans bump stocks, increases the minimum age to buy a rifle from 18 to 21 — with exceptions for military and law enforcement officials, and imposes…
With the traffic rules being so strict in Florida, you might end up with a suspended driver’s license at some point in your life. Your license can be suspended for days or even months, depending on the nature of your misdemeanor of felony crime. So what is a suspended driver’s license essentially? A suspended driver’s…
Speeding is a very common traffic violation, but if you’re living in Florida, it might seem like the end of the world when you receive a speeding ticket. If you’re caught speeding in the state, you will probably just get point penalties depending on your speed. There are different points depending on the zone you’re…
In 2016 a group that included the operator of more than 30 Miami-based nursing and assisted living facilities, a hospital administrator and a physician’s assistant were charged with conspiracy
What is a DUI and how to proceed when you get one?People basically think that driving under the influence (DUI) means driving while drunk or while intoxicated. Yes, we agree and even though the definition of a DUI is self-explanatory, it can get a little complex when it comes to the law. The StopIn most DUI cases,…