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Weapons Crimes: Possible Penalties and Defense July 28, 2017
Being accused of any crime can have serious repercussions, but crimes involving weapons can be a great deal more damaging. The penalties for weapons crimes in Florida are often harsh, sometimes ...
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Drug Possession Arrests - What You Need To Know March 4, 2016
Although our nation's attitude toward non-violent drug offenders seems to be shifting rapidly, drug possession remains a very serious crime in Florida. If you are arrested for drug possession, you may ...
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First-Time Offender DUI Sentencing Requirements Panama City July 6, 2013
It is common for a driver arrested on suspicion of DUI in Panama City to ask their lawyer about the possible penalties that may be imposed. A DUI carries serious mandatory penalties that can affect a ...
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Supreme Court Limits Law Enforcement's Power to Detain When Executing a Search Warrant February 27, 2013
The United States Supreme Court has limited who can be legally detained when law enforcement officers execute a search warrant. A Supreme Court ruling in 1981 gave law enforcement officers the ability ...
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Supreme Court: Search Based on Dog's Sniff Smells "Up to Snuff" February 20, 2013
On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a search where a police dog from the Liberty County, Florida Sheriff's Office gave a positive "alert" for drugs during a traffic stop, but no ...
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Panama City Beach Spring Break Arrest January 23, 2013
Panama City Beach is a Spring Break hotspot for thousands of visitors each year. The snow-white sands of the beach; the emerald-green waters; the sunny, warm Florida weather; and all the fun and ...
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