http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/ Published by Law Offices of Jason M. Melton, P.A. en-us 2010-07-26T19:59:39-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/ocala_prostitution_trap_nets_7.html Apparently the Ocala, Marion County, Florida Prostitution business has gotten so unwieldy that a multi-agency taskforce was assembled to bring the Ocala sex trade to task. According to reports, seven men were arrested allegedly engaging in solicitation of undercover female... Jason M. Melton 2010-07-26T19:59:39-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/07/florida_criminal_lawyer_update_1.html Miranda has lost a little strength in Florida criminal cases after a surprising 5-4 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court this summer where the majority found that when the prosecution can “show that a Miranda warning was given and that... Criminal Jason M. Melton 2010-07-11T22:25:06-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/sumter_county_fl_criminal_atto.html According to local news, a Webster, Florida man was charged with ten (10) counts of Possession of Child Pornography. The presiding first appearance judge set his bond at $50,000. He will be prosecuted in Bushnell, Florida. It is reported that... Sex Crimes Jason M. Melton 2010-05-24T21:57:10-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/12/charlie_sheens_wife_claims_kni_1.html Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, has accused the actor of threatening her with a knife in a Christmas Day emergency phone call to police that led to his arrest. ABC.com is reporting that Meuller told police that Sheen had threatened... Domestic Violence Jason M. Melton 2009-12-31T00:15:17-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/11/florida_city_man_accepts_25_ye_1.html Citrus County Online is reporting that the 20-year-old Floral City man who was set to go to trial next week for sexually battering an eight year old girl accepted a plea deal last week of 25 years in prison and... Sex Crimes Jason M. Melton 2009-11-09T23:36:24-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/10/driver_faces_criminal_dui_char_1.html TampaBay.com is reporting that last Tuesday’s Weeki Wachee crash that involved a head-on collision between a car and a school bus may result in a DUI charge. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Michelle R. Sutton of Spring Hill was... DUI Jason M. Melton 2009-10-19T14:35:35-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/10/hernando_county_florida_sex_cr.html A Hernando County Resident and Tampa Firefighter/ Paramedic was recently arrested for two counts of Indecent and/or Vulgar Exposure of Sexual Organs. Indecent Exposure of Sexual Organs is a First Degree Misdemeanor under Florida law and punishable up to one... Sex Crimes Jason M. Melton 2009-10-10T12:30:49-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/10/hernando_county_criminal_defense_lawyer_attorney_legal_update_woman_charged_with_felony_drug_trafficking_.html According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, a young woman and employee of a local Spring Hill, FL Doctor, has been accused of ordering Hydrocodone and Xanax for personal use. Allegedly, the Spring Hill doctor’s office contacted the Hernando County... Drug Trafficking Jason M. Melton 2009-10-05T21:48:46-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/09/crossdresser_arrested_for_hern_1.html Cross dressing isn’t a crime, but violating probation can be. Tampabay.com is reporting that Dade City Police Department arrested a 44-year-old man dressed in a black tank top and blue denim skirt Sunday morning after he tried to run from... Violation of Probation Jason M. Melton 2009-09-29T17:02:24-05:00 http://www.floridacriminalattorneyblog.com/2009/09/confidential_source_outs_man_for_operating_a_hernando_county_marijuana_grow_house.html According to tampabay.com, 42-year-old Ridge Manor man has been arrested for allegedly growing about 50 marijuana plants inside the mobile home parked behind his residence. Last week, Hernando County law enforcement received a tip from a confidential informant who told... Drug Charges Jason M. Melton 2009-09-18T17:48:04-05:00