Recent Posts in Criminal Defense Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 7-Nov-2016 Potential Defenses to Cocaine Possession in Florida If you have been arrested and charged with possession of cocaine in Florida, you face a number of severe penalties, especially if this isn’t your first criminal offense. A conviction could result in up to five years in prison, up to $5,000 in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 14-Oct-2016 What is Considered Domestic Violence in Florida? Florida law defines domestic violence as any violent action committed against a member of the same household. If you have been accused of domestic violence, you should take this charge very seriously. It is urgent that you consult with an experienced ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 6-Sep-2016 What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender? Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, individuals who have been convicted of sex crimes are obligated to register as sex offenders in their home state and any other state they move to in the future. Examples of crimes that require sex offender ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 22-Aug-2016 How Alcohol Affects Your Ability to Drive The dangers of drunk driving are revealed by the media every day, showing us the tragic accidents and astounding fatality statistics caused by intoxicated drivers. Everyone is fully aware that driving under the influence of alcohol is reckless and ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 26-May-2016 Were you Charged with an LSD Crime in Florida? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least six percent of Americans have tried LSD, with 1.6 percent of those people having taken the drug within the past year. Manufactured from a substance called ergot, which is found ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, P.A. 11-May-2016 Types of DUI Plea Bargain Options in Florida In many cases, law enforcement officers become overzealous in their pursuance to keep the roads safe from drunk drivers. As a result, many innocent people are arrested for driving under the influence. Of course, some people choose to get behind the ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 9-May-2016 Study Identifies Who is Most Likely to Drink & Drive A study conducted by Florida’s College of Medicine sought to identify risk factors that could lead adolescents to drive after drinking. According to the study, not all socioeconomic groups are equally likely to drink and drive – in fact, ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 8-Jul-2013 Fort Lauderdale Executive Sentenced to 11 Years for Fraud A Ft. Lauderdale man was recently sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for investment fraud. The case – which took place in a federal court in Manhattan – stems from an investigation dating back to 2011. The man was arrested in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 23-Oct-2012 Palm Bay Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Counterfeit Currency The Palm Bay police were performing a routine traffic stop when they say a vehicle swerving on Kirkland Road. They also noticed that the vehicle license tag which indicated that the driver was on a suspended license and was not permitted to drive ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 10-Oct-2012 Landscapers Steal from Seniors Burglars like to disguise themselves as all sorts of unassuming parties in order to steal without getting caught or being suspected. Recently, three men were arrested in Fort Lauderdale after they pretended to be landscapers so that they could steal ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 2-Oct-2012 Mother of Stabbed Sons Charged with Neglect A Florida woman was recently arrested for neglect when she witnessed her husband stabbing their children and did not intervene. According to investigators, Deanna DeJesus’ two sons were stabbed by their father. One died after the encounter ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 26-Sep-2012 Young and Unaware: A New Method of Defense Thomas Daugherty was only 17 when he decided to beat a homeless man to death in the Fort Lauderdale area. The attack was caught on video tape and posted online, enraging homeless advocates. The teen was one of three men that were sentenced in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 17-Sep-2012 Illegal Lobsters: A Unique But Recognized Offense When we think of criminals, we don’t often think of ocean-men who have lifted lobsters from the water. Yet in Marathon, Florida, this was the exact crime that landed two men in a county jail. In order to fish for lobster, men need to abide by ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 11-Sep-2012 Couple Spends Honeymoon in Jail After Leaving Kids Home Alone A couple who recently married was supposed to be on their honeymoon when they were arrested for child neglect. According to WPBF News, the couple left their three children home alone and planned to let them fend for themselves while they went to a ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 5-Sep-2012 Belle Glade Man Arrested for Withholding Information about STD In some cases, not telling your sexual partner that you have an STD can be considered a crime. Some states regard this offense as an assault with a deadly weapon, especially if the victim is raped or even seduced. In many cases, a man or woman with a ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 30-Aug-2012 Housekeeper Charged With Stealing Checks from Boss Housekeepers often have access to almost every room, drawer, and spot in the house. People place a lot of trust in their cleaning crew, assuming that they won’t try to lift valuable items out of the house or steal valuable information. Yet one ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 23-Aug-2012 Hot Fudge Sundae Could Send Offender to Jail An angry customer at a Knoxville, Tennessee McDonalds may end up in jail after his argument with an employee at the fast food restaurant got out of hand. The Huffington Post reports that the man faces up to $1,000 in fines and 364 days in jail for ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 14-Aug-2012 Six Charged After Palm Beach Home is Vandalized According to Florida Today, four men and a juvenile delinquent are facing charges after they broke into a two story Palm Bay Home and destroyed the garage door. They also smeared paint all over the walls and smashed the doors in a seemingly ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 6-Aug-2012 Teen Charged as Adult in Fort Lauderdale Murder Case 17-year-old Devonte Martin should technically be tried as a minor in his murder case, but a grand jury has chosen to charge him as an adult because he is nearing his 18th birthday. Because he is being evaluated as an adult, the young man will face ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 31-Jul-2012 Miami Man Arrested After Another Dark Knight Scare Since James Holmes shot and killed a dozen innocents at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises, movie goers have been more cautious. As well, theaters have been taken extra safety measures to keep patrons safe at the theater. Recently, a man in ... Continue Reading