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Social Media Is Helping To Stop Crime

Social Media Is Helping To Stop Crime

In February 2012, Crime Stoppers issued a free iPhone app that allows people to anonymously report crimes or provide tips to solve crimes that have already happened. Crime...

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How Much Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

How Much Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

A Florida statute provides financial compensation for wrongfully convicted defendants who are later exonerated. However, due to technical provisions, only three individuals have seen any...

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Courts Shift Handling of Minor Crimes Across USA

Courts Shift Handling of Minor Crimes Across USA

The Community Justice Center in San Francisco, one of about 40 across the nation, tracks minor offenses in some of the toughest areas of city....

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Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of 15 in Datyona Beach

Drug Bust Leads to Arrest of 15 in Datyona Beach

An undercover drug investigation into the sales of marijuana and cocaine captured 15 people in Daytona Beach during the September 15th and 16th. One subject was...

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Human Trafficking – Prominent In South Florida

Human Trafficking – Prominent In South Florida

Florida is developing a new industry, and it is not what you expect. Human trafficking, or slavery if you care to use a less politically...

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How Free Speech Applies to Judges

How Free Speech Applies to Judges

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected suggested court restrictions that would place some term limits on justices and restrict some speech. The original intention of...

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Is Stand Your Ground Law Facing Possible Changes?

Is Stand Your Ground Law Facing Possible Changes?

A Florida task force is reviewing the data surrounding the “Stand Your Ground” law. However, an educator who reported on the study related that a...

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Welcome Back to School!

Welcome Back to School!

  In central Florida, the largest school is the University of Central Florida. As many UCF students are returning to school, we at the Umansky...

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Gang Responsible For Rash of Car Burglaries

Gang Responsible For Rash of Car Burglaries

Central Florida is being terrorized by a gang of car burglaries over the past few months. There have been quite a few “smash and grab”...

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Florida Supreme Court Tackles Life Sentences for Juveniles

Florida Supreme Court Tackles Life Sentences for Juveniles

Sentencing for juvenile crimes is a hot-button issue in Florida and one that is overdue for some resolution. In May 2010 the United States Supreme...

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Social Media Is Helping To Stop Crime
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