Category Archives: Criminal Defense
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 »
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 »
Feds Take Over Carjacking Case That Led to Death
Federal authorities are taking charge of a carjacking and homicide investigation after it was determined that the victim was specifically targeted, and the incident involved drugs and money. The 31-year-old victim was a Homestead native who tragically died earlier this month in Central Florida. Four individuals have been charged in connection with the crime… Read More »
Former Soldier Extradited from Ukraine Will Face Federal Charges for Crime Spree in Florida
The United States government has extradited a former soldier from Ukraine on years-old charges concerning an alleged “international crime spree” that included a double murder of a Florida couple that he robbed to fund travel plans to Venezuela. According to federal authorities, the soldier planned to wage military-style raids against Venezuela’s socialist government. In… Read More »