Monthly Archives: September 2024
“Black Swan” Murder Trial Explores Self-Defense Against Domestic Violence
The so-called “Black Swan” murder trial involves a couple from Manatee County. In 2020, the woman shot her husband to death, alleging that she did so in self-defense and that she feared for her life after her husband’s behavior became erratic and threatening. As of this writing, the case is in the hands of… Read More »
Lantana Couple Charged In Fentanyl Death Of 10-Month Old
In 2022, a 10-month old infant died of fentanyl intoxication at a Boynton Beach hospital. The mother was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter by negligence, but in an effort to cooperate with authorities, she pointed them to the couple who allegedly sold her the fentanyl. In late July 2024, one of the couple… Read More »
Can I Persuade My Alleged Victim To Drop Domestic Violence Charges?
If you have been charged with a crime that falls under the umbrella of domestic violence, it is crucial that you take such a charge seriously. It is understandable, particularly if this is your first run-in with the law, to be uncomfortable or even frightened at finding yourself in this kind of situation –… Read More »
Florida Still Has Mandatory Minimum Sentences For Drug Crimes
Florida’s legislature has made it clear over the last few decades that drug offenses are taken very seriously in the state, partly due to its history, and partly due to the damage that drugs have done to so many Floridians. Because of this, the sentences for those convicted of drug crimes in the state… Read More »