A new initiative announced by State Attorney Andrew Bain would create a Violent Crimes Unit to overcome burden of trying to get violent crimes cases through the court system.
Florida’s ban on felon gun ownership challenged
Pinellas Mental Health Court offers defendants a second chance
New Law enhances penalties for threatening court personnel. Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed HB 67, a bill that makes it a crime to threaten a justice, judicial assistant, and other court personnel with death or “serious bodily injury.”
Florida man gets 30 years for distracted driving case that killed 9 year old boy.
New law makes it a felony to attack a defense attorney or public defender.
Florida prosecutors continue with pending cases despite permitless carry law.
Florida lawmakers pass bill to protect certain victims from giving depositions.
Juvenile suspect confessions obtained by deception could end with new bill.
According to the 2021 Annual Uniform Crime Report, crime is down in Florida for a 50-year low.