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Mentally Ill Inmates in Florida
On September 3, 2008, a Jacksonville judge will hear arguments about the use of tear gas, pepper spray, and other chemicals on mentally ill inmates in Florida prisons. The lawyers representing the inmates argue that…
Arrest vs. Notice to Appear in Florida
Recently, Jacksonville Jaguar Fred Taylor was issued a Notice to Appear instead of being arrested for Disorderly Conduct. In Florida, a Notice to Appear is a written order issued by the police in place of…
Will Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana Lead to Arrest for DUI?
Many people ask whether or not they can be prosecuted for DUI (Driving Under the Influence) if the person arrested blows below the legal limit? The answer is yes. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office will request…
Florida Releases 3rd Edition of Cold Case Playing Cards
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released its 3rd edition of its cold case playing cards. They feature 52 of the missing persons and unsolved homicides throughout the state of Florida. Each card shows the…
Did you know it is a crime to sell your own body parts?
Under Florida law, it is a crime to buy or sell human body parts, also known as organ trafficking. You cannot buy or sell a heart, lung, pancreas, bone, eye, cornea, or kidney. In order…
New Criminal Charges for Past and Present Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Jacksonville Jaguar Jimmy Smith and current Jaguar Fred Taylor have both been charged with crimes. Jimmy Smith was arrested in Jacksonville on August 29th for Driving Under the Influence or DUI, possession of less…
Gun Brought to School by Jacksonville Juvenile Leads to Taser Use
A Jacksonville Paxon Middle School student brought a gun to school on August 26th, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The school received an anonymous tip about the child possessing the gun at school. The…
Florida Call Center Used to Track Bermudian Criminals
International organization, Crime Stoppers, allows people to report suspected criminals and crime information in Bermuda. The toll-free calls are answered in Florida and the organization will add texting and email to its options according the…
Homeless Man Arrested for Offering Two Pennies for Sex
A homeless man in Florida was arrested for offering an undercover detective 2 cents for sex. The Lee County Sheriff's Office conducted a prostitution sting in Bonita Springs on August 21st. In 2008->Ch0796->Section%2007#0796.07"target="_blank">Florida, it is…
What traffic tickets cause the most points on my license?
Traffic tickets can lead to license suspension and an increase in insurance rates. The following are the citations that cause the most damage: 6 Points Leaving the Scene of an Accident with at least $50…