Commentary on the current legal events happening across the state of Florida from our experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys. See what they have to say and break down some of the most recent criminal cases in the state.
Hillsborough
A few days ago, Whitney Newsome was arrested after being a accused of a double homicide in Ybor Heights. Criminal Defense Attorney, Ashley Kelefas analyses.
A Hillsborough county 20-year-old teacher is accused of sending “inappropriate” TikTok messages to a 13-year-old student. Criminal Defense Attorney, Marie Taylor analyses.
Earlier this week two minors were arrested for several charges after fleeing from cops in a stolen vehicle. Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Futch analyses.
On Oct 29th there was a tragic shooting in Ybor City, FL. Police are still looking for two suspects. Criminal Defense Attorney Carlye Owens analyses.
A Hillsborough County woman has been charged with 1st-Degree Murder after being identified as the person who provided the drugs to a man who was found dead in a motel room from an overdose. Criminal Defense Lawyer, Marie Taylor analyses.
A man accused of killing two gay men almost 20 years ago is undergoing sentencing, there’s just one issue, and Criminal Defense Attorney Rose Hernandez analyses the situation.
Seminole
Over this past weekend a Sanford teenager opened fire after a fight broke out at a bar, injuring 10 people. Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Futch analyses the situation.
Earlier this week Ricardo Bell from Altamonte Springs was arrested on charges of fleeing and eluding and drug possession, after crashing his Porsche into a tree. Criminal Defense Attorney, Luz Root analyses.
a Seminole county couple are facing manslaughter charges after their toddler was found floating in a nearby pond and later died. Criminal Defense Attorney, Matthew Futch analyses the situation.
a Seminole county man decided to check his surveillance video footage after his son’s phone went missing. For his demise, what he found was quite scary and shocking…
Duval
Rekisha Duckworth was arrested for stealing from Postal Service and is facing potential federal imprisonment. Criminal defense attorney Alexis Sykes analyses the situation
Le’Keian Woods was arrested for multiple felonies in September. Woods’s arrest went viral after the release of video depicting police use of force during his arrest and the release of Woods’ booking photo that depicted substantial injuries to his face. Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
Shannon McCarthy was charged with 2nd Degree Murder after her partner’s remains were found at the home the couple shared. Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
A Jacksonville, FL businessman was accused of embezzlement after an unrelated accident occurred . Attorney Robert Zlatkin analyses the situation.
Alachua
An Orange County man was arrested for taking 4 orange county kids to Alachua County to beg for money for fake non-profit. Criminal Defense Attorney Ashley Dunbar analyses the situation.
The Quarterback for the University of Florida Gators was arrested Wednesday for possession of Child pornography in Gainesville Florida, setting a new standard for the term “Florida Man.”
Lake County
Late last week a Clermont teenage girl was arrested after stubbing another teenage after a fight broke out between two groups. Criminal Defense Attorney Luz Root, analyses the situation.
Lee County
A few weeks ago a Cape Coral man was arrested after a two county car chase that ended up in a crash at a 7-Eleven. Criminal Defense Attorney Bruce Roistacher analyses the situation.
Volusia
Couple Accused of Child Neglect After Passing out at the Beach
A couple was arrested after they were found passed out and intoxicated on the beach while their 2 kids were left unsupervised and alone in a pool. Criminal defense attorney Grace Casagrande analyses the situation.
Jacksonville Couple Accused of Attempted Murder in Daytona
Rafael Garcia Rodriguez and McKynzie Kelley of Jacksonville were arrested in Daytona recently after a shooting outside of a bar. Criminal Defense Attorney, Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
Two Daytona Beach Woman Arrested After Tossing Baby in the Air Outside Bar
Two underaged women were throwing a baby in the air and flipping him upside down at a bar, while both women were intoxicated. Criminal Defense Attorney Luz Root analyses the situation.
A Daytona Beach Woman Charged w/ 2nd Degree Murder of Roommate
A Daytona Beach woman, Nichole Maks, is accused of stabbing her roommate to death, then pouring Mountain Dew on her to concise evidence. Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Futch analyses the situation.
A Business Man Got Charged with Grand Theft after Pool Construction Scheme
Volusia County has charged Maurice Bushroe with Grand Theft. The state is alleging that he owned Blue Ribbon Pools which was a pool construction business based in Port Orange, and continued to charge customers knowing he was going out of business. Criminal Defense Attorney, Kortney Daly analyses the situation.
New Jersey Man Extradited to Florida over Online Threat to Sheriff Chitwood 
A New Jersey man was extradited earlier this week to Florida after making an online threat to kill Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood… Criminal Defense Attorney, Rose Hernandez analyses the situation.
We All Deserve A Second Chance: Jevon Walden
On January 26, 2023, Jevon Walden who is represented by Darryl Smith, Managing Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney at Smith & Eulo Law Firm stood in front of the Judge to try to reach a resolution on Walden’s case.
A thirteen year old child was arrested in Volusia county for multiple charges. It is alleged that he posted on social media that he was going to shoot up the school. The Child sent out a snapchat to a group of people with a gun to a child’s head with a caption that said “I got 32 rounds for u.”
On Oct 25, 2022 a Deland man was charged with poisoning and tampering with evidence after he poured bleach to a coworker’s drink. Criminal Defense Attorney Rose Hernandez breaks down the case and shares her take on the situation.
Indian River
Earlier this week a 17-year old was arrested on charges of double murder. Criminal Defense Attorney, Bryanna Bynum analyses the situation.
Orange
Orlando Police Looking for Arson Suspect
Orlando police are looking for a man they believed was involved in arson of an abandoned building. Criminal Defense Attorney, Matt Futch analyses the situation.
Nicholas Carrasquillo Accused of Murder in Road Rage Shooting
Earlier this week there was a road rage incident on East Colonial Drive, that unfortunately resulted in the death of man who was just 30 years old. Criminal Defense Attorney, Grace Casagrande analyses.
3 Orange County Men Charged with Kidnapping
Three men were arrested for kidnapping a man and then holding him for ransom for failure to pay his $500 rent. Criminal Defense Attorney, Luz Root analyzes.
The Orlando Police Department recently arrested an Apopka police offer for allegedly driving under the influence. Allegedly she didn’t stop there. Criminal Defense Attorney, Caleb Robinson analyses her charges.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested a seventeen year old for second-degree murder of sixteen year old, De’Shayla Ferguson. He was also arrested for the killing of a unborn child because Ms. Ferguson was twenty weeks pregnant at the time of her death.
Domestic violence is more common across the United Stated than anyone would like to admit. It happens to regular people, it happens to artist, to athletes like former NFL player Zac Stacy, who a few days ago…
Brevard
A Merritt Island preschool teacher, Laura Carmichael, was arrested last week after being accused of beating a student, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Criminal defense attorney Ashley Dunbar analyses the situation.
Leaving the scene of an accident, no matter how bad it is, can cause far worse consequences than the actual accident. In this case, the driver was involved in a crash that left one dead and another with serious bodily injury and left. Criminal Defense Attorney Ashley Dunbar analyses.
Chanel Williams from Brevard County is facing multiple charges after a 15 year-old got shot in her house, by another teenager. Criminal Defense Attorney Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
John Long, 65, was arrested for allegedly pushing and holding a child with special needs on the ground using his knee. Criminal Defense Attorney Luz Root analyses the situation.
This past weekend a Palm Bay Councilman was arrested after trying to run away from police for speeding. Once caught he was charged with not only a DUI, but with possession of cocaine. Attorney Robert Zlatkin analyses the situation.
Cocoa Police Arrested Teen for Attempting to Kill His Mother
The Cocoa Police Department recently arrested a 17-year-old for attempted murder of his mother. The defendant allegedly hit his own mother with a frying pan and stabbed her several times. Attorney Caleb Robinson analyzes the situation.
Attorney Luz Root gives her take on Anthony Diaz’s arrest for possession of cannabis after failing to follow the simple move over rule that’s strictly enforced in the state of Florida.
Analysis: Brevard County Man Arrested for DUI Manslaughter
Attorney Caleb Robinson analyses the tragic crash that cause a man’s death due to another man driving under the influence.
Polk
Earlier this week a Lake Wales Physician was accused of having a hidden ring camera in his changing room, where he allegedly recorded a minor. Criminal Defense Attorney, Marie Taylor analyses the situation.
Jose Chaidez of Polk County is facing multiple charges after attacking his ex-girlfriend and another man who tried to intervene. Criminal Defense Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation.
On Sunday Nov 20, 2022 Luke Neely engaged in a high speed chase on I4 after police confronted him when they got called to a residence for arson. Criminal Defense Attorney Rose Hernandez breaks down the case and shares her opinion on the case.
Marion County
Late last week Melvin Areas allegedly shot and killed Milagros Guzman Lopez in Marion Oaks and is currently evading law enforcement. Criminal Defense Attorney Bryanna Bynum analyses.
Criminal Defense Attorney, Bruce Lee Roistacher analyses the situation of Mr. Awad, and shares some tips to protect yourself from accidently being accused of fraud.
Criminal Defense Attorney, Javier Chavez analyses the charges given to Susan Lorincz after she shot and killed AJ Owens through her door in Marion County, FL.
Ocala Man Arrested after Allegedly Stealing a Semi with $200K worth of Seafood
According to local Florida news reports, Alain Marti-Rosell was recently arrested for stealing a semi-truck containing over $200,000 worth of seafood and meat. The 39-year-old man now faces multiple felony charges for the alleged theft.
On April 10Th 2022 a 17 year old shot and killed a 16th year old while taking turns at shooting each other while wearing an armored vest. Criminal Defense Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation and comments on potential charges for the teen.
Pinellas
A Pinellas County man is accused of stealing over $450K by using stolen identities. Criminal Defense Attorney, Marie Taylor analyses.
About a week ago a man driving a minivan in St Petersburg, FL had to swerve to avoid crushing into a Mazda SUV, minutes after he proceed to shoot at the woman driving the SUV. Criminal Defense Attorney, Marie Taylor analyses the situation.
A St. Pete’s mom was found dead at her apartment after being stabbed over 100 times. Her toddler son was later found in the mouth of an alligator. Criminal Defense Attorney, Robert Zlatkin analyses the situation.
Flagler
A Flagler County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman they say sold drugs three years ago to a Bunnell woman who later died of a fatal overdose. Criminal Defense Attorney Grace Casagrande analyses the situation.
A Palm Coast man is being accused of stabbing another man due to a road rage incident. Criminal Defense Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation.
On Aug 15th, 2022 a woman in Flagler County was arrested after being accused of shaving a child’s head, writing derogatory words on her face and shoving a metal bar in her mouth.
St. Johns
Earlier this week 3 high school students in St. john’s County were charged with written threats, to kill or do bodily harm to other students, after a “lethal hit list” was found. Criminal Defense Ashley Dunbar analyses.
Earlier this week 12 people were arrested after a two-house drug raid in Saint Augustine, FL. Criminal Defense Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation.
Federal
Early this week the former national chairman of the Proud Boys got sentenced to 22 years in prison, so we asked Criminal Defense Attorney, Bruce Roistacher to explain to us what is considered a conspiracy crime in Florida.
On Oct 6th, 2022 President Joe Biden announced a history making move on marijuana, by pardoning “simple possession of weed” offenses at the federal level. Here’s what the breakdown of what it means.
Palm Beach
A Riviera Beach mom was arrested for selling crack-cocaine in front of her 1-year-old daughter. Criminal Defense Attorney, Grace Casagrande analyses.
Lawrence Antonio Mitchell, 43, is being held in the Palm Beach County Jail without bail on a charge of second-degree murder with a firearm after his recent arrest, three days after the shooting that left 28-year-old Troy Nichols dead in Riviera Beach.
17-Year-Old Charged with Murder After Shooting Fellow Teen
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing another teenager in Palm Beach county. Attorney Rose Hernandez analyses the situation.
Dade County
Davislay Gonzalez from Doral got caught stealing catalytic converters from an extended stay motel. Criminal Defense Attorney, Robert Zlatkin analyses the situation.
Authorities in Miami-Dade County announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in relation to illegal street racing. Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation.
Clay
On June 12, 2023, John Thigpen was arrested for second-degree murder in Clay County after calling the police when he killed his friend during a dispute. Criminal Defense Attorney Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
This month Rydell Omar Green was arrested in Clay County for selling narcotics that included fentanyl and crack cocaine. Reports indicate that police used a confidential informant to conduct the sting operation. Criminal Defense Attorney Alexis Sykes analyses the situation.
Osceola County
Father Arrested after Punching Umpire at Son’s Baseball Game
Over the weekend an Osceola County father was arrested for battery charges after punching the umpire officiating his son’s game.
Man Shoots & Kills Neighboor, Rushed Him to the Hospital
Earlier this week Gany Djurabayev shot and killed Bekzod Nishonboev in Osceola County. Currently Djurabayev is custody with no bond. Criminal Defense Attorney Luz Root analyses.
Man Charged with Child Neglect After Found Asleep at the Wheel
On the weekend of Halloween 2022 an Osceola Man was found asleep behind the wheel with his children in the back seat. Turns out he had overdose. Attorney Luz Root analyses.
Mother Arrested for Premeditated Homicide of Young Daughter
On January 10Th 2022 Judge Amy Carter signed a warrant for the arrest of Jacinda Marie Decaro who is accused of killing her young daughter by intentionally giving her a lethal does of Diphenhydramine, which is commonly referred to as Benadryl…
National
The prosecutors in Santa Fe New Mexico decided to file formal charges against Alec Baldwin for the shooting of Halyna Hutchins on the set of ‘Rust’ on October 21, 2021. Attorney Kortney Daly analyses the situation.