North Port police say they’ve arrested 19 year old Kyle McMahon of Port Charlotte for making a fake bomb threat earlier this week. On Monday someone anonymously posted on Facebook that there may be explosives on the North Port High School campus. Bomb sniffing dogs did a sweep of the school but police said the… Read More
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Improperly secured mattresses cause two car crash on I-75
In Manatee County, Saturday, October 6, 2012 a serious accident was caused by two mattresses that were not properly secured. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of I-75 near the intersection of I-275 when a pair of mattresses flew off the top of a pick- up truck, directly into the path of oncoming traffic. … Read More
50 Car Crash on I-75 in Sarasota County
Friday, October 5, 2012, at approximately 3:00 PM at I-75 and the overpass of University Drive, Sarasota County there was a massive 50 car pile up. Drivers reported that they were blinded by a sudden downpour of rain that some described as a wall of rain. As the drivers struggled to see, they heard the… Read More
Teen Arrested for Making Facebook Bomb Threat at Manatee High
A facebook post leads to the felony arrest of a 15 year old Manatee County student. Newspaper reports say the male teenager threatened to bomb Manatee High on the first day of school. A parent saw the post online and alerted police, who began their investigation on July 29th. According to a police press release, there… Read More
Sarasota Internet Sex Sting and Vehicle Seizures
An online computer sex sting called “Operation Intercept” charged 31 men with various sex related crimes in Sarasota County. One of the charges facing those arrested includes “Travel to Seduce, Solicit or Entice a Child to Commit Sex Acts.” Because of something called “The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act,” anyone caught in this sting could also… Read More
Restraining Orders: How to Behave in Court to Help Your Case
Emotions run very high in restraining order hearings. Yet emotions have no place in a courtroom during this type of proceeding. Instead, strategy should dominate. A Judge decides whether or not restraining orders are granted; there is no jury. That”s why it”s critical that the Judge find you more credible than your opponent. Because restraining… Read More
Expelled From School: Now What?
An expulsion notice starts a countdown ticking. As parents, you have only 10 days or less before the expulsion hearing. That means you have to get ready right away. Here are five steps you should take to prepare your family for an expulsion hearing: Ask to see your child’s school record. Reading the record will… Read More
Important Facts About Burglary
How many times do I have to watch a movie or TV show where people come home to find out that their home has been broken into and their valuables stolen and they declare, “we’ve been robbed!” To criminal law practitioners this is so annoying! Why? Because it is obvious to us that these unfortunate… Read More
Car Accident in Sarasota, Bradenton or Venice
Let’s face it, life is tough enough. But when you’re in a car accident, life gets a lot more difficult. The decisions you make after a crash can have long-lasting effects. Almost immediately you will have to make decisions affecting your legal rights, finances and most importantly…your health and well-being. Who Can You Trust After… Read More
DUI Charges in Sarasota are Like 3 Cases in One
If you’re facing a DUI charge in Sarasota, Bradenton, or Venice, it’s important that you understand the process that lies ahead of you. While you might think that you only have one case to deal with, in fact you probably have three. Let me explain. First you have your criminal case which will include the… Read More
