There’s been an extraordinary amount of outrage over a sentence recently handed down in a DUI Manslaughter case. 16-year-old Ethan Couch admitted killing four people while driving drunk. He killed four pedestrians while going 70 miles per hour in a 40 zone. Nine bystanders were injured and one of his…
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George Zimmerman Will Definitely Walk From Latest Charges
Just days after George Zimmerman’s latest arrest, I wrote in my November 19, 2013 blog posting, that he will “probably” be acquitted. (see: https://www.floridacriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2013/11/george_zimmerman_will_probably.html) I wrote that almost all the evidence that prosecutors had to prove that the aggravated assault and other accompanying crimes were committed would have to come…
Why Charges Really Were Not Brought Against FSU Star Quarterback Winston
I disagree with you Geraldo (Rivera). He tweeted this morning, “Hard to believe star quarterback Jameis Winston would not have been indicted for rape if he wasn’t leading FSU to a national championship.” That’s just not the case. I have no doubt that the reasons provided by prosecutors are the…
No Criminal Case Is Sacred
When deciding whether an arrestee is guilty of a crime, the public typically will ask, “Well, what’s the evidence?” When they hear that the chemist made a determination about something, they believe that they can rely upon it. Why would someone in the scientific community like a chemist and/or toxicologist…
George Zimmerman WIll Probably Be Acquitted, Again
By now, you’ve probably heard that George Zimmerman was re-arrested. This time, he’s charged with felony aggravated assault and two misdemeanors, domestic violence battery and criminal mischief. The arrest occurred this Monday, approximately 1:30 p.m. in Apopka, Florida. Zimmerman’s girlfriend alleges, as memorialized in the arrest report, that he pointed…
George Zimmerman Re-Arrested For Domestic Violence Offense
Many may not be surprised to learn of this one. Just hours ago, George Zimmerman was re-arrested and charged with a “domestic violence related offense.” Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Zimmerman in Central Florida after receiving a call concerning a “disturbance.” At the time of writing this blog entry,…
Drug Trafficking In South Florida: Is ‘The War On Drugs’ Over?
NO! No, the “War on Drugs” seems to continue to be a priority of our government. Yesterday morning, for example, the U.S. Coast Guard offloaded approximately 2,800 pounds of cocaine at Port Everglades. The estimated wholesale value of the seized contraband was $40 million. They seized the cocaine during two…
Criminal Defense Attorneys Secure Freedom For Falsely Accused Murderer
The year was 2001. A Missouri teenager, who we’ll call Ryan, along with his buddy Chuck, chose to rob and then brutally murder a man. The victim was a well respected newspaper sports editor. Both teens were arrested. In 2005, Ryan went to trial. Chuck was the primary witness against…
MIami Dolphins/ Incognito-Martin Controversy. What The Heck Happened?
Manti Te’o is thrilled. Finally, a more bizarre story coming out of football than a Notre Dame star falling in love with a woman on the internet who he never met, who turned out to be a dude. I’m talking about the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin controversy. Suspended Miami Dolphins offensive…
Former Prosecutor/Judge Punished For Hiding Evidence in Murder Case
Let’s say you were arrested and accused of murdering your spouse. In spite of your innocence, cops are hell bent on stripping you of your liberty. Worse, an overzealous prosecutor seems determined to see you rot in prison for life. He even does the unthinkable. He intentionally hides evidence of…