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D.C. Woman Sentenced to 8 Years In Prison For Hiding Cocaine in Bra, Underwear

A 33-year-old woman was sentenced to eight years in federal prison Thursday after she and three other women hid cocaine in their bras and underwear upon returning to Port Canaveral from Jamaica earlier this year, according to the State Attorney’s Office. The D.C. woman was sentenced to eight years and…

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Don’t Get Arrested for Using Fireworks in Florida On NYE

The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…

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Avoid a DUI & Criminal Penalties Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…

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Understanding Your Miranda Rights in Florida

As a U.S. citizen, you have what is known as Miranda Rights. The term Miranda Rights has its origins in a 1966 U.S. Supreme Court Case known as Miranda v. Arizona. The court’s ruling on this matter gives anyone in police custody or facing potential criminal charges to be advised…

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Merritt Island Dog Fighting Ring Busted

Two people were arrested Saturday night after the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office uncovered a dog fighting ring in Merritt Island. Deputies responded to a  Merritt Island home after the Sheriff’s Office was tipped off by a concerned citizen who heard what they believed was animal cruelty in progress. Deputies alleged…

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Tips for Avoiding a DUI this New Year’s Eve

You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…

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159 New Laws Begin in Florida Tuesday

Florida will have 159 new laws starting Tuesday that address various issues, including college tuition, corporate tax credits, abortions and sex offenders. One of the most prevalent laws is one that aims to protect children and others from dangerous sex offenders. The laws are intended to keep the most violent…

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Brevard County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Brevard Judge Challenges Public Defender to Courtroom Brawl

Conflict exploded in a courtroom Monday after a judge apparently dared an assistant public defender to go out back and fight. The Brevard judge allegedly grabbed the assistant public defender and punched him in the head. A video of the incident has been released, which can be viewed here. In the…

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Man Sues Over ‘COPSLIE’ License Plate Rejection, Supreme Court Rules in His Favor

On Wednesday, New Hampshire’s highest court ruled that the state infringed the free speech rights of a man who wished to have “COPSLIE” on his license plate. The state Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of the man in a unanimous decision. The man said he wanted the vanity plate…

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Brevard County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Two Men Arrested in Child-Trafficking Scheme in Palm Bay

Police have arrested two Orlando men accused of packing 24 children younger than 18 into a van and forcing them to work in Palm Bay. Palm Bay police claim the children were dropped off in Palm Bay and forced to spend more than 10 hours selling cheap items door-to-door. According…

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