Blog Posts in September, 2010
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Posted on Sep 30, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Police are searching for two men who they believe robbed two Broward County stores in the last two weeks. The first robbery occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Food Stop at 7556 NW 58th St. in ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Recently, a child abuse case made headlines in Broward County. News website www.local10.com reported on the following story out of Plantation, Florida: A Plantation woman was arrested Tuesday after ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Florida DUI penalties are among some of the toughest in the country. Other than probation, DUI school, and mandatory license suspensions, Florida law requires the payment of fines. For a first DUI, ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Anyone who has ever watched a cop show on television is well aware of the Miranda Warning. It starts with, "You have the right to remain silent..." The Miranda Warning came from a U.S. ...
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Posted on Sep 26, 2010 By Eric Matheny
First degree murder is the most serious crime in any state. In the State of Florida, it is a capital felony punishable by death. First degree murder is proven when the State of Florida satisfies the ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in the State of Florida if the State can prove that the accused (1) used or had (drug paraphernalia) in his or her possession with intent to use drug ...
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Posted on Sep 24, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A bank robbery in Coral Gables made breaking headlines this morning throughout Broward and Miami-Dade. Police have confirmed that everyone is safe after a man was kidnapped and forced to rob the bank ...
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Posted on Sep 23, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Police officers carry guns because their job is inherently dangerous. Unfortunately, sometimes lethal force must be exercised by officers in the line of duty. News website www.local10.com reported on ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2010 By Eric Matheny
"Drinking and driving" is a common misnomer. It is not a crime to drink and drive. If you are 21 or older, you may consume alcohol and then drive a car. There is no law in the State of Florida that ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A Delray Beach man has been arrested in a road rage shooting that injured two people west of Boca Raton, according to reports. The accused shooter faces charges of aggravated battery and aggravated ...
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Posted on Sep 20, 2010 By Eric Matheny
You've probably heard about the notorious "Botox Bandit." This woman is accused of stealing Botox from clinics by receiving the treatment and then walking out without paying at some, and at others, ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Recently, the Sun Sentinel reported on a bar fight in Pompano Beach that unfortunately turned fatal. About two weeks ago, a man was seriously injured in a Pompano Beach bar fight. The alleged victim ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Domestic battery by strangulation is a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. It is one of the types of felony battery. Battery by strangulation occurs when somebody chokes or ...
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Posted on Sep 17, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Criminal traffic offenses are exactly that - traffic offenses that are criminal. This does not include civil traffic infractions for violations such as speeding, failure to maintain a single lane, or ...
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Posted on Sep 16, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Today, Local 10 reported that the Broward Sheriff's Office ruled that a Pompano Beach road rage shooting was self-defense. Relying on Florida's Stand Your Ground Law, sheriff's deputies ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2010 By Eric Matheny
I have discussed sex crimes on this blog before. As you know, it is my opinion that no crime in the world carries the stigma of a sex crime. Sexual battery, however, is Florida's legal term for a ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Eric Matheny
A lot of people who submit to a breath test feel like they have no chance of winning their DUI. I get a lot of people who come into my office lamenting as if they have already been convicted of ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Probation comes with conditions. First off, you must report to your probation officer. Secondly, you may be required to complete special conditions of probation, such as payment of restitution, ...
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Posted on Sep 12, 2010 By Eric Matheny
This morning, Local 10 reported on an LSA (leaving the scene of an accident) whereby the victim was killed. In Florida, this is a first-degree felony punishable by up to 30 years in state prison. In ...
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Posted on Sep 11, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Judges are a very important part of the criminal justice system. When a person gets arrested, their case is assigned to a particular court division. A judge presides over that division, and will ...
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Posted on Sep 10, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Today's news reports of an occupied burglary in Miami-Dade County. The story can be read in its entirety at www.local10.com. The article discusses how police are searching for a man who allegedly ...
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Posted on Sep 9, 2010 By Eric Matheny
In Florida, you can receive a withhold of adjudication for many offenses. But many people don't fully understand what a withhold of adjudication actually means. A withhold of adjudication is a ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Today's Sun Sentinel reported on a Miami burglary ring where one of the co-defendants accepted a plea bargain whereby he was sentenced to five years in state prison. The accused, a Miami man, ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2010 By Eric Matheny
Trafficking in marijuana (cannabis) is a first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison. Mandatory minimum sentences depend upon the alleged weight of the marijuana. Florida law states ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2010 By Eric Matheny
South Florida is not a community geared toward public transportation. We need cars to get literally everywhere. From work and back, to simple trips to the grocery store. Having the ability to drive ...
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