Flatulent Husband is Attacked by Enraged Wife Domestic Violence: Was it a Crime?
A 55 year old woman was arrested on domestic violence battery charges after attacking her husband, who had been repeatedly passing gas in their shared bed, it has been alleged. She has been accused of elbowing, kicking, and scratching her spouse. Dawn Meikle will have to face a misdemeanor charge after the confrontation that took place at 3:20 in the morning in her Port St. Lucie home which she is sharing with Donald, her husband. Donald told police that while in bed he had “
When You Commit a Felony by Getting Married: Florida’s Bigamy Loophole
It would be rare for a sane person to commit the same crime twice without realizing that they were committing a crime, but that is what Virginian resident, Frank E. Blake Jr., claims is the case. He is alleged to have committed bigamy as it is defined in the state of Virginia twice and has been charged with that “crime”, which is classified as a fourth degree felony in that state. There, the person is guilty of bigamy if he marries another in the State while married to someon
Embarrassed Man Stole Sex Toys Instead of Paying for Them
33 year old Florida resident Christopher Masters was charged with shoplifting when he was caught in the act of stealing sex toys from a store in Vera Beach. The manager of Spencer’s gifts caught Masters red-handed as he placed the toys into one of the pockets in his pair of shorts. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office reported that Masters had said he stole the items because he was too embarrassed to buy them. The manager of the store observed Masters walking around and a
Hit & Run Driver Dumps Woman Out of Car at 40 MPH
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on a number of charges including leaving the scene of an accident without stopping. This case is a little different than the one we recently reported on where a Hit and Run Driver’s Car Turned Informant on him. But nonetheless, the circumstances are a little strange and it is hard to fathom what was actually going on in the mind of Alaskan resident, Randal Scott Adkins, as
Pot Grower Calls 911 on Himself after Hearing False Chopper Chase
A high speed chase recently led to a man who had apparently just been released from jail being arrested on An Edgewater, Florida man freaked out after hearing a helicopter flying close overhead above his storage unit. He apparently had been growing cannabis plants in the storage unit and assumed that the chopper carried a police unit that was out to arrest him. He rang 911 and told the dispatcher on duty that “he was the guy the chopper was looking for.” According to the Orla
Three Tips on Selecting the Best Criminal Lawyer for Your Case
An individual or business entity that is investigated or charged with criminal activity requires the professional guidance offered by a criminal lawyer. However, if you are looking to select a criminal lawyer in Florida, here are some pointers to find adequate legal representation from one who has been fighting criminal cases here since Ronald Reagan was president. Research It is extremely important to find a defense lawyer who is experienced in criminal law. Similar to docto
Sex Crime Defense in Florida: Why it’s Important to Use an Attorney
Sex crimes, especially those that allegedly involve minors, tend to raise a lot of emotion and can easily become media fodder so much so that sometimes those who have been accused of crimes like child porn or child molestation find it hard to get a fair hearing in the state they have been charged in. It is vital if you have been charged with any sex crimes or think you are likely to be charged in the near future with a sex crime to engage the help of an experienced Florida cr
Criminal Defense Attorneys – When do You Need One?
A criminal defense attorney is someone you seek out to build a solid defense strategy when you are being investigated or have been accused of a crime. The defense attorney has the skills to design a solid plan in order to assist you if you have been charged with a criminal case. A good criminal lawyer will therefore have an outstanding negotiation as well as interrogation skills. A criminal defense lawyer in court represents the defendant. They can also be known as public def
THEFT: Florida Cop’s Wife Allegedly Stole Neighbor’s Christmas Gifts
Late last week a Florida woman was caught on a surveillance camera stealing 2 boxes of Christmas presents from her neighbor’s porch. It just happened that she was the wife of a Florida policeman and the neighbors were also a police family. The incident took place and was filmed last Friday but the arrest of Dana Hager did not take place until Monday when she was charged with burglary. Deputies from Polk County apprehended the 42-year-old after the victim had posted on her Fac
Alleged Burglar Faced an Alligator – Not a Florida Court
A 22 year old man suspected of burglary has been found dead some time after his alleged crimes in Palm Bay Florida in mid November. His name was Matthew Riggins. He went missing after law enforcement tried to track him down when he was observed trying to break in to homes near a pond. Investigators who were pursuing the incident reported that Riggins phoned his girlfriend to tell her his intentions to break and enter homes that evening. At the time, neighbors saw 2 men in bla
