One of the most common mistakes we come across is when people are first arrested. Many people make the mistake of waiting until their first court date before hiring a criminal defense lawyer. They figure that once they are arrested, they automatically are charged with a crime so what is…
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Recommended disbarment for Bubba the Love Sponge lawyer
We have previously blogged about the now infamous DUI set-up during a civil trial involving two Tampa Bay area DJ s. We then blogged about the possible punishment and the aftermath. Now there is word coming down that the Florida Bar has recommended permanent disbarment for several of the involved.…
Bradenton man arrested for attempted sex assault
A local man was arrested for an attempted sex assault and kidnapping of a realtor. The attack caused plenty of fright and had real estate agents on edge until the suspect was captured… 63-year-old Bruce Kotter was arrested and charged with kidnapping and attempted sexual battery of a realtor that…
Ex- Colts QB arrested for DUI
A former NFL QB arrested for a DUI is normally not a newsworthy story. What makes this case interesting is the sheer high number of his B.A.C. Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jack Trudeau was arrested last Sunday for driving under the influence, public intoxication and disorderly conduct in Zionsville, Indiana.…
Assisted Living Facility owner arrested for patient theft!
Abreaking story from BayNews9. The suspect is innocent until proven guilty but if true, this is a horrendous crime. People in a position of trust need to be held accountable for taking advantage of the elderly and others who can no longer defend themselves. For the daughter of a…
DUI manslaughter convictions in Florida bring wide range of penalties
In a previous blog, we had written about a Florida woman who was texting as she ran a red light, causing a fatal automobile accident. She was charged with DUI manslaughter as a result of her actions. Coming on the heels of this, the Miami Herald had a long article…
Suspects captured in Bradenton homicide
A quick blurb from a BayNews9 article about a local crime that shocked the community. Three suspects are now in custody in a killing where there is more then meets the eye… Bradenton police have arrested three suspects in last weeks double homicide that shocked the community. Security footage showed…
DUI “Wolfpack” in Pinellas nets multiple arrests
A quick story in BayNews9 about a coordinated law enforcement “wolfpack” that took place the day before the holiday last Friday. The end result? 12 arrests for driving under the influence, several arrests for drug possession and a whopping 120 traffic citations! Starting Friday, July third and ending Saturday morning,…
Two escaped prisoners caught, one dead
The New York prison escape story that has captivated the country appears to be at the end. Local news has reported that both prisoners were shot, one fatally and the other is now in custody. For over three-weeks a manhunt for two escaped prisoners, called a “nightmare” by the governor…
Country singer killed by bounty hunter in a shoot out
What happened, while sad, actually sounds like a country song come to life! A bounty hunter, a desperado and a gun fight…that sounds like old school country. In Lynchburg, Tennessee a bounty hunter got into a shoot out with country singer Randy Howard leaving the singer dead. While details were…