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Don’t Get Arrested for Using Fireworks in Florida On NYE

The new year is quickly approaching, and thousands of Floridians have made plans or are starting to think about how to say goodbye to 2015 and ring in 2016. But before you solidify your New Year’s Eve plans, fire officials have some tips for residents and visitors when it comes…

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Avoid a DUI & Criminal Penalties Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is a time of year when families get together to celebrate memories and honor traditions. However, this is also the time of year when law enforcement agencies gear up to catch drunk drivers on our roadways. Most law enforcement agencies, receive federal grants to increase their staffing levels during…

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Tips for Avoiding a DUI this New Year’s Eve

You want to avoid getting arrested for DUI in Florida on New Year’s Eve and “becoming a statistic.” New Year’s Eve is a holiday that it is both cause for celebrating and relaxing. After the stress of getting ready for Christmas, people usually take this time to enjoy the end…

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159 New Laws Begin in Florida Tuesday

Florida will have 159 new laws starting Tuesday that address various issues, including college tuition, corporate tax credits, abortions and sex offenders. One of the most prevalent laws is one that aims to protect children and others from dangerous sex offenders. The laws are intended to keep the most violent…

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Man Sues Over ‘COPSLIE’ License Plate Rejection, Supreme Court Rules in His Favor

On Wednesday, New Hampshire’s highest court ruled that the state infringed the free speech rights of a man who wished to have “COPSLIE” on his license plate. The state Supreme Court agreed with the arguments of the man in a unanimous decision. The man said he wanted the vanity plate…

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Hardee County Criminal Defense Lawyer :: Hardee County Sheriff’s Brother Accused of Sexually Abusing Young Girl

The brother of the Hardee County sheriff has recently been charged with sexually abusing a young girl six years ago. The 62-year-old Zolfo Springs man was arrested Wednesday during a joint investigation by the Hardee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office,…

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Hardee County Criminal Defense Attorney :: Hardee Junior High Teacher Arrested for Smoking Pot on Campus

Anytime a public or private school teacher is arrested for a criminal offense, such as a drug crime, he or she could face consequences that not only affect their personal life, but their future careers in education as well. A Hardee County Criminal Defense Lawyer at Whittel & Melton can…

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