Blog Posts in 2010
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Posted on Dec 31, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Check this out... As we all know, New Years Eve is one of the deadliest weeks of the year on the roads. There is no question that law enforcement will be in full force looking for DUI suspects. But ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Miami Herald reported that a 22-year-old man, on probation for a felon in possession of a firearm charge, has been arrested for the murder of a state corrections officer and her toddler son in ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) reported that its Tampa Bay Regional Operations Center has arrested a Tampa man and charged him with multiple counts of identity theft, possession of ...
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Posted on Dec 28, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A West Palm Beach woman accused of punching and stabbing her infant son with a shard of glass, and then cutting the arm of her 8-year-old daughter was convicted of two counts of aggravated child abuse ...
Continue reading "Woman Convicted of Aggravated Child Abuse Sentenced to 27 Years In Prison" »
Posted on Dec 27, 2010 By Eric Matheny
If you are on probation, you risk a violation should you either fail to comply with the conditions of your probation ( technical violation ) or if you get arrested on a new charge (new law violation). ...
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Posted on Dec 26, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Miami Herald reports that a West Palm Beach man attempted to bypass Miami International Airport security screening with a loaded.25 caliber handgun concealed in his fanny pack. The man was ...
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Posted on Dec 25, 2010 By Eric Matheny
3rd degree felonies are some of the most common felony offenses committed in Florida. In my experience as a criminal defense attorney, I find that most of my first-time offender clients find ...
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Posted on Dec 24, 2010 By Eric Matheny
My criminal defense practice is equally split between cases in Miami-Dade County and Broward County. However, there are some differences between the two counties when it comes to getting PTI (Pretrial ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Sun Sentinel recently published a report showing that there is an increasing number of reported gangs and gang members residing in Florida. Created in 2007 by then Attorney General Bill McCollum, ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2010 By Eric Matheny
In Delray Beach, Florida, three teens have been arrested and charged with firing pellet guns into the glass front door of a law office. Shortly after, police had detained three youths on the roof of a ...
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Posted on Dec 21, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Burglary is one of the most serious felony offenses in the State of Florida. Burglary can range from a third degree felony (for structures and unoccupied cars) all the way to felonies punishable by ...
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Posted on Dec 20, 2010 By Eric Matheny
When you are arrested in Florida and charged with a crime, you will have an arraignment. An arraignment is a hearing that takes place after the arrest where the Court informs you of the charges ...
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Posted on Dec 19, 2010 By Eric Matheny
When the police are investigating suspected criminal activity, they may eventually seek and obtain an arrest warrant if they believe (as does the judge who signs it) that they have compiled enough ...
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Posted on Dec 18, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Strong-arm robbery is a robbery crime in Florida, but one that does not involve the use of a weapon. Unlike armed robbery, strong-arm robbery is defined as the taking of property by force, threat, or ...
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Posted on Dec 17, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Did you know that if you are convicted of a crime, you could face deportation if you are not a US citizen? Sometimes, you don't even need to be "convicted." Sometimes, a withhold of adjudication may ...
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Posted on Dec 16, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A driver can become a habitual traffic offender (HTO) by accumulating too many driving while license suspended charges. Driving while a habitual traffic offender is a 3rd degree felony, punishable by ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Like all states, Florida has a point system when it comes to traffic violations. Moving violations and most criminal traffic offense will result in points on your license should you be convicted ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Florida's Criminal Traffic Statutes 316.192 Reckless Driving. (1)(a) Any person who drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless ...
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Posted on Dec 13, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A Key Largo man was arrested on Monday after police said he shot a teen who was trying to break in to his house. The incident happened around 1 a.m. when the homeowner heard and 18-year-old intruder ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A conspiracy occurs when two or more people agree to commit a crime and have taken actions towards the crimes completion. It is not enough just to talk about committing a crime. Specific action must ...
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Posted on Dec 11, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Today's Miami Herald reports that several South Florida law enforcement agencies will be cracking down on DUI enforcement this holiday season. In fact, just last night, Miami Police officers ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Miami-Dade Police Department has been carrying out what they termed as “Operation Scrooge Busters.” This is a holiday time crackdown on drug activity and other street-level crime. So far, the ...
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Posted on Dec 9, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A lot of people wonder why they should bother sealing or expunging their criminal record. People think that if the case is no longer open or has been dismissed, then they should no longer worry about ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A former Hialeah police officer who allegedly robbed a bank last February will be sentenced to 364 days in county jail followed by 6 years of probation. According to www.nbcmiami.com, the ex-cop ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2010 By Eric Matheny
The Sun Sentinel reported that a Davie police officer convicted last week of sexual battery may receive a new trial due to possible misconduct on part of the jurors. A jury trial is a fundamental ...
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