It seemed like a risky situation. Five men boarded a small sub with the intention to go thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface. The men knew it was dangerous, and they signed waivers acknowledging the risks. Then, they lost their lives. Now, family members of one of the men say the risks were higher […]
Almost 100 people have died from overdoses in Pinellas County from February 2018 to June 2023. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg is fighting to hold people accountable for these deaths. Most recently, a man was sentenced to life in prison for his actions that led to two overdose deaths. What happened in the recent case, […]
In November, Floridians will make a decision. They will choose to vote yes or no on limiting the criminality of marijuana possession. If the amendment passes, what criminal laws will change? And what does it mean for people who face drug charges in the meantime? Current Marijuana Laws in Florida As of August 2024, marijuana […]
When a person is charged with a crime, it is a relatively straightforward process. If the person is found guilty, they may have to pay fines or serve jail time. But what happens when it’s a company that’s charged with a crime? Specifically, what does it mean when a huge corporation like Boeing is accused […]
For the first time in more than forty years, there was an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate. The attempt against Donald J. Trump left him with a small injury, but it took the life of another man and seriously injured two others. With the shooter left dead, is there anyone else who could face […]
Multiple law enforcement departments joined forces to target an on-going problem in the Tampa Bay area: street racing. How did six agencies join forces to issue 32 arrests and 165 traffic citations? And what new laws led to higher fines and consequences for those charged? 457 Traffic Stops on First Day of New Street Racing […]
If you have been charged with a DUI, hire an attorney right away. To find a DUI attorney in the Tampa Bay area, use this guide to get tips on how to search for, interview, and qualify a top defense lawyer. This guide will show you what to look for when searching for an attorney […]
A dream day ended in a nightmare. A groom took his bride, and later that night, lost her in a terrible accident. What civil and criminal repercussions face the individuals and companies responsible for the accident that killed a bride on her wedding night? A Wedding and a Tragic Accident Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson […]
Netflix’s “Baby Reindeer” is one of the network’s most watched series of all time, but it has also pulled them into a $170 million lawsuit. Why is the woman the show is based on suing the network? What’s Baby Reindeer? “Baby Reindeer” is a seven-part drama series that premiered on Netflix on April 11, 2024. […]
With so many mentions of Sean “Diddy” Combs and his court cases lately, it can be difficult to keep track of the music mogul’s legal troubles. What are the cases against Combs, and what does it mean that a grand jury may soon hear the allegations against him? Multiple Civil Cases Accuse Combs of Abuse […]