A facebook post leads to the felony arrest of a 15 year old Manatee County student. Newspaper reports say the male teenager threatened to bomb Manatee High on the first day of school. A parent saw the post online and alerted police, who began their investigation on July 29th. According to a police press release, there… Read More
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Sarasota Internet Sex Sting and Vehicle Seizures
An online computer sex sting called “Operation Intercept” charged 31 men with various sex related crimes in Sarasota County. One of the charges facing those arrested includes “Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts.” Because of something called “The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act,” anyone caught in this sting could also… Read More
Restraining Orders: How to Behave in Court to Help Your Case
Emotions run very high in restraining order hearings. Yet emotions have no place in a courtroom during this type of proceeding. Instead, strategy should dominate. A Judge decides whether or not restraining orders are granted; there is no jury. That”s why it”s critical that the Judge find you more credible than your opponent. Because restraining… Read More
Important Facts About Burglary
How many times do I have to watch a movie or TV show where people come home to find out that their home has been broken into and their valuables stolen and they declare, “we’ve been robbed!” To criminal law practitioners this is so annoying! Why? Because it is obvious to us that these unfortunate… Read More
DUI Charges in Sarasota are Like 3 Cases in One
If you’re facing a DUI charge in Sarasota, Bradenton, or Venice, it’s important that you understand the process that lies ahead of you. While you might think that you only have one case to deal with, in fact you probably have three. Let me explain. First you have your criminal case which will include the… Read More
You Have The Right To Remain Silent…Use It
What if I told you that you have the right to eat as much as you want and not gain any excess weight? Sounds pretty good, huh? The point is that if you have the “right” to something, it is probably a good and valuable thing. Well, anyone who has ever watched a police or… Read More
Hiring a Lawyer in Sarasota
People frequently ask us, “How do I choose the right lawyer for my case?” We are trial lawyers, so my comments are directed in that arena. Hiring a transactional lawyer might require a different analysis. Experience is paramount. Trial lawyers should have actual trial experience. Hiring a Florida Bar Board Certified Trial Lawyer will ensure… Read More
Arrested in Sarasota? What Should You Do First?
Difficult questions never have simple answers. Like all complex questions, the immediate answer is…it depends. Getting Bond Posted Is the arrestee still in jail? If so, it might be necessary to contact a bail bondsman. If the bond is low then the bail can be posted in full. It will be returned in full at… Read More
