A crumpled water bottle cracked the case. The accused burglar's thirst may be the root of his legal woes. DNA from a discarded water bottle found at the scene of a multimillion-dollar jewelry store heist in Tampa, FL...
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Florida does not have a specific statute about shoplifting; these offenses are prosecuted under theft law (Section 812.014 of the Florida statutes). If you or a loved one has been arrested for shoplifting in the state of Florida, it is imp...
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“Choices in life have consequences.” A Florida judge sent a clear message when sentencing a former Mrs. Florida beauty queen. She was sentenced to a month in federal prison plus five months of house arrest for social security fraud...
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A recently married 26-year-old Florida woman was arrested after allegedly trying to take $1 million from her 77-year-old husband. Lin Helena Halfon attempted to cash a substantial cashier’s check at a Tampa bank last month. According to authorit...
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Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI Defense, General Criminal Defense, State Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized
Yes, the holidays are intended for peace, joy, and goodwill to others. Unfortunately, not everyone spends the season this way. Every year, there is a notable spike in criminal activity directly related to the holiday season - most often tr...
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Defense Strategies, Federal Criminal Defense, General Criminal Defense, Theft Defense, Uncategorized
In an effort to secure more lenient sentences, using sentencing consultants is a popular and effective strategy. As defense attorneys, we commonly call upon these experts at trial to help complete the picture of the circumst...
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Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that increases the felony theft threshold from $300 to $750 to bring Florida’s outdated theft statutes current and more aligned with those of other states, this is the first such change to take effect...
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When locations across multiple counties of Florida are involved in the same scheme, you may be facing what is known as statewide prosecution. In these cases, the Florida Attorney General runs the pro...
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Grand Theft and Scheme to Defraud are two types of crimes that involve the taking of someone else's money or property. Both charges carry penalties that vary depending on the amount of money or the value of the goods taken. While they are different c...
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Intent is the main way to defend a theft case. Whether it's the petit crime of shoplifting or the felony of embezzlement, the prosecution must prove that the theft was intentional. In other words, the state must prove your state of mind. Did you ...
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