In Florida, Parents Must Testify Against their Children in Court

A string of murders in Seminole Heights led investigators to arrest Howell Emmanuel Donaldson III. The 24-year-old was the primary suspect in the killing of four people in the Tampa neighborhood. Police arrested Donaldson on November 29, 2017 after he had asked a coworker at the fast food joint where he worked to take a […]

Florida Department of Health Sued for Medical Marijuana Delays

A nursery in Homestead, Florida is suing the state’s Department of Health for failing to issue medical marijuana licenses as promised. Bill’s Nursery, a family-owned and operated business, seeks to grow medical marijuana. The nursery was one of the first applicants to seek a medical marijuana growing license with the Department of Health in 2015. […]

Top 3 Reasons to Seal and Expunge your Record

Anyone who has ever been arrested for any reason has a criminal record staining their reputation. If you were arrested and charged with an offense, your criminal record is public information that anyone can access by making a trip to the courthouse or reviewing court records online. Whether you were guilty or innocent, or somewhere […]

WPB Teens at Risk of Becoming Sex Trafficking Victims

If you live in Palm Beach County, sources estimate that you likely live within ten miles of a human trafficking victim. Sex trafficking is on the rise; having outpaced the illegal weapons trade, it is projected to overtake the illegal drug trade as the most widespread criminal enterprise in the world. As a hotspot for […]

PBSO Sheriff Refuses to Issue Civil Citations for Marijuana

Under federal law, marijuana possession remains a criminal offense. Several states throughout the nation, however, have legalized both medicinal and recreational use of marijuana. In Florida, some medical patients can use marijuana to help them cope with a debilitating condition, while those who wish to use marijuana recreationally can still find themselves in trouble with […]

Anti-Human Trafficking Bill Gains Widespread Support, is then Pulled

With the Florida legislative session drawing to a close, a highly popular bipartisan bill has suddenly been postponed. SB 1044, introduced by Senator Lauren Book of Plantation, sought to give human trafficking victims the power to sue businesses like hotels and others who kept quiet about illegal activity that subjected them to abuse. Though she […]

Florida Gun Ownership Requirements

In the wake of the school shooting that took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, communities nationwide are reevaluating their gun laws and urging their politicians for gun reform. Florida’s governor Rick Scott claimed that “everything is on the table” when it comes to reforming state gun laws, though he stresses that he will […]

Juvenile Justice System Workers Endanger Youth

Regardless of the offense they may have committed, a juvenile confined in a youth detention center has a smaller voice than an incarcerated adult. When the people in their care grossly violate the code of conduct, youth offenders often become victims. They may not be fully aware that there is a problem or they may […]

How a DUI Can Derail a Student Athlete’s Career

A DUI is a considerable legal hurdle for the everyday person; however, if you are a college student and an athlete, the repercussions of a DUI extend far beyond the scope of the sentence. As a college student, you will likely face both legal and disciplinary actions from the school you attend following a DUI […]

About Juvenile Drug Court in West Palm Beach

Juveniles who allegedly commit criminal offenses involving drugs and or alcohol in Florida may be eligible to avoid the traditional juvenile justice system through juvenile drug court. Juvenile drug court is a type of diversion program that seeks to help minors with drug and or alcohol substance abuse or addiction issues overcome these issues to […]