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Covers criminal law news, cases and issues with a focus on Florida.

Author: Shorstein & Lasnetski is located in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Recent Posts from Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer Blog

New Report Shows Rate of Drug Arrests Remain Disproportionately High
A new report from the FBI revealed that police and other law enforcement officials continue to arrest drug offenders at very high rates, particularly people who merely possess marijuana. In 2007, 1.9 million people were…
Police Cannot Seize and Forfeit Property Without Showing Owner's Knowledge of Criminal Activity
If Jacksonville police officers are investigating a drug crime or other felony and determine that a crime has occurred or is occurring, the Jacksonville police officers may seize money or other property that is being…
Crime Rate in Jacksonville, Florida Increases
Crime statistics in Jacksonville, Florida show that violent crime in Jacksonville has increased from 2006 to 2007, although violent crime across the country has decreased. According to an article on Firstcoastnews.com, reports of violent crime…
New Rules Would Allow FBI Agents to Expand Investigative Methods
The Department of Justice is considering new rules which would give the FBI more tools to investigate crimes and gather intelligence about suspected criminals and other persons of interest. The rules governing the FBI were…
Thirteen year Old Unlawfully Stripped Searched at School to Find Extra Strength Advil
A thirteen year old honor student was strip searched at her public school based on the uncorroborated statement of a middle school classmate that she may have been in possession of extra strength Ibuprofen (which…
Jacksonville Police Going After Stores Selling Alcohol to Underage Buyers
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is attempting to crack down on stores and store clerks who sell alcohol to people under 21 years of age, the legal drinking age in Florida, according to an article at…
Trends in Juvenile Crime in Jacksonville and Throughout Florida
The population of juveniles in Jacksonville and throughout Florida continues to increase, however, fortunately, the crime rate among those juveniles in Jacksonville and other areas of Florida are not necessarily matching the population increase. For…
Jacksonville, Florida is a Significant Market and Distribution Point for Illegal Drugs
Jacksonville, Florida is a major market for the distribution and transport of illegal drugs and drug operations, according to a recent report from the National Drug Intelligence Center. The report indicates that Jacksonville, Florida is…
New Low Tech Credit Card Theft on the Rise in Florida
Credit card theft/fraud is a crime that is increasing throughout Jacksonville, Florida and the entire country. As people become more proficient with computers and the Internet, those with criminal intentions are finding ways to misappropriate…
Drunk Driving Suspect with Four Prior DUI's Kills Newly Married Couple
A person suspected of driving drunk ran a red light and caused an accident that killed a couple who had been married just over a month, according to an article on Foxnews.com. The suspected drunk…