Tag Archives: Kissimmee Criminal Defense Lawyers
Penalties for Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Devices
Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Devices Florida uses ankle monitors, also called ankle bracelets, during pre-trial or pre-sentencing detainment and during probation or parole. It is a GPS monitor, which notifies authorities when a suspect or offender moves beyond a certain geographic zone. When someone is required to wear an ankle monitor, they cannot take… Read More »
FBI Releases Data on Violent Crime at Florida Universities
Each year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases data on arrests and convictions for property and violent crimes across the nation. The FBI breaks down the data by various factors, including by state, county, metropolitan area, and university. The information regarding violent crimes at Florida colleges uncovered that Florida State University (FSU), which… Read More »
Florida Man Pleaded Guilty to Hate Crime
In February 2017, Gerald Wallace, 35, called the Islamic Center of Greater Miami and left a message with threatening and racist language. He made statements such as “I hate you Muslims, you Muslims are terrible. I hate you people. I’m gonna go down to your center, I’m gonna shoot all ya’ll,” the Miami Herald… Read More »
FDLE Reports Florida Crime Down First Half of 2017
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced on Nov. 21 that crime fell across the state in the first six months of 2017. There were about 6,300 fewer reported index offenses compared to the first half of 2016, which amounted to a fall in crime volume of 2 percent. However, not all types… Read More »
Social Media Content May be Used as Evidence in Criminal Cases
Social media use has grown dramatically in recent years. At this point, it is rare for individuals to not have at least one social media profile. Most people use multiple platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram. While this has led to an ever-connected world, it has also changed… Read More »
FBI Releases US Crime Statistics for 2016
On Sept. 25, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released the 2016 crime statistics from across the country. The data showed the estimated number of violent crimes rose for the second year in a row, increasing 4.1 percent in 2016. The estimated violent crime rate was 386.3 offenses per 100,000 individuals, which was 3.4… Read More »
Eighteen-Year-Old Faces Firearm and Murder Charges in Kissimmee
Kissimmee, Florida police announced on September 3 they arrested Nicolas Rincon, 18, for the shooting death of Tyanna Milagros Velasquez, 19. Officers initially found Rincon with a firearm near the young woman’s home and considered him a person of interest. After detectives interviewed Rincon, he was arrested and charges. He faces charges for possessing… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Charged With Infant Son’s Death
Last year, Caroline Quiles Sánchez’s three-month-old son died due to a fentanyl overdose. The Kissimmee Police determined a member of Quiles Sánchez’s household lawfully used fentanyl patches for pain relief. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, known to be up to 100 times more powerful than morphine,… Read More »
Child Left Unsupervised at Florida Rest Stop, Leads to Arrests
Three adults from Columbus, Ohio were arrested and face multiple criminal charges after Florida police officers were called about a 6-year-old boy being left unsupervised at a rest stop on Interstate 95. The young boy approached a woman in her vehicle when he could not find his grandparents. The woman contacted the police. About… Read More »
Fatal Crash Involving Tennis Star Illustrates the Importance of the Rules of the Road
Venus Williams, a celebrated tennis player, was involved in a fatal car crash in June. Witnesses state Williams ran a red light while in her Toyota SUV and was struck by a Hyundai sedan that had the green. The collision harmed Linda Barson, who was driving, and severely injured her husband and passenger, Jerome… Read More »
