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What are Cybercrimes and How are They Classified?
Cybercrimes, or crimes using computers, are computer-assisted crimes or attacks against computers. When most people think of cybercrimes, the first thing that pops into their mind is “hacking”. Hacking may be the most popular form of cybercrime, but it is not the only one. Cybercrimes can be broken down into three main categories: Crimes… Read More »
Rapper Sean Kingston and His Mother Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges
Prominent rapper Sean Kingston and his mother have been indicted in South Florida on federal charges after being accused of committing more than $1 million worth of fraud. Kingston, 34, and his mother, Janice Turner, 61, made their first appearances in federal court in July. A Miami grand jury returned an indictment for the… Read More »
6 Tampa Street Gang Members Face Criminal Charges
Six Tampa street gang members are facing several felony charges that could end up seeing them face the rest of their lives in prison if convicted. Members of the Alexander Park criminal organization (“AP” for short) were allegedly engaged in narcotics trafficking, bank fraud, obstruction of justice, murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and arson, according… Read More »
Florida Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder After Fentanyl Overdose
Can you be convicted of murder for supplying drugs that lead to an overdose death? In Florida, the answer is yes. Anthony Mansfield was recently convicted of first-degree murder for supplying drugs to a 27-year-old victim who later died on the substance. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the 27-year-old was found dead in… Read More »
Retired Florida Fire Captain Arrested on Insurance Fraud Charges
A retired Davie fire captain was recently arrested on insurance fraud charges related to a claim he made in 2022, state authorities said. Miguel Ferrer, 49, is facing insurance fraud charges and criminal use of personal identification information changes, according to Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis. According to the release, Ferrer filed a… Read More »
Distracted Driving Statistics in 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Centers for Disease Control both keep statistics on the number of distracted driving deaths and injuries that occur on American highways annually. According to their numbers, distracted driving kills thousands of Americans and injures another hundred thousand every year. In this article, the Tampa FL car accident… Read More »
Families File Lawsuits Against Florida Daycare After State Drops Child Abuse/Neglect Charges
Two families have filed lawsuits against a Florida daycare days after the state attorney’s office dropped child abuse charges against a caregiver who was working there. The alleged child abuse occurred in February. One employee of the daycare was arrested after the incident. However, the state attorney said that they did not have enough… Read More »
Two Florida Men Facing Wire Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
The Secret Service recently arrested two men on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit access device fraud. The men were using point of sale devices to ring up fraudulent charges on individual’s credit and bank cards. According to the federal criminal complaint, the two men put nearly $1 million in… Read More »
9 Florida Healthcare Workers Indicted on Charges of Healthcare Fraud
Ten individuals, including nine from Florida, are facing serious criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a national healthcare fraud scheme. The charges were filed by the Department of Justice against the defendants in the Middle District of Florida. They include charges against 193 defendants for their alleged participation in healthcare fraud and opioid… Read More »
Convicted Sex Offender Seeks Relief Under Habeas Corpus, But Is He “In Custody”
An individual who is convicted of a state crime has the right to challenge the constitutionality of their conviction in federal court through a legal tool known as a writ of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus is available to any individual who is currently “in custody.” In the past, the Supreme Court has interpreted “in… Read More »