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Author: Mussallem & Forbess is located in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Florida State Football Player Arrested for Grand Theft
Florida State football player, Maurice Harris, has been arrested for Grand Theft and altering the VIN number on a motorcycle. In order for the theft to be considered "Grand", the value of the property stolen…
This weekend is "Operation Dry Water" in Florida
Across the country this weekend, law enforcement is conducting "Operation Dry Water". This program is also being used in Florida to conduct BUI checkpoints and collect safety compliance information. BUI stands for Boating Under the…
Police Officer in Oregon Enters Guilty Plea to Official Misconduct
A police officer in Sandy, Oregon, has entered a guilty plea to official misconduct. William Bergin took people's driver's licenses when they were pulled over for driving on a suspended license. He was accused of…
New Jersey Police Officer Arrested for Theft
A Jersey City 21 year vet of the police force has been arrested for theft and police misconduct. Eugene Falconetti was charged with taking a bribe for not performing a police duty, such as arresting…
Lake City Man Arrested for Capital Sexual Battery
A man in Lake City, Florida, was arrested last week for two counts of capital sexual battery. Michael McMilliam allegedly discussed touching children under 12 on an online chat. The arrest stemmed from a tip…
Former Wisconsin Police Officer Will Be Released from Prison
A former Wisconsin police officer has served his sentence for sex assault and official misconduct. Daniel Wineski was sentenced in 2004 to 7 years in prison. When he is released, he will have to register…
Louisville Officer Arrested in Florida
A man who is a police officer in Louisville has been arrested in Tampa, Florida. Lt. Jerald Fifer was arrested for Aggravated Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon and False Imprisonment Florida State Troopers say…
Donte Stallworth's Case in Florida for DUI Manslaughter
NFL player, Donte Stallworth, recently entered a plea to DUI manslaughter in Miami, Florida. His plea agreement with prosecutors recommends that he spend only 30 days in jail followed by 2 years house arrest and…
Jacksonville Police Officers Shoot and Kill Man Not Walking on the Sidewalk
JSO officers shot and killed Kiko Battles, a Jacksonville resident, on Monday. Two off-duty officers were working for Springfield Preservation Council. They noticed two men walking in the street. Instead of letting the men walk,…
Blood Alcohol Content Statistics in DUI Arrests
When you are arrested for DU in Jacksonville or anywhere else in the country, the police will have a test to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). Their machines give an estimate on how much…