A former Palm Beach County, Florida deputy has been sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to rape a woman when responding to a call. On Thursday, the 42-year-old man was sentenced in Palm Beach County circuit court after admitting guilt to battery and attempted sexual battery. His sentencing…
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I Was Arrested While On Vacation in Florida…What Do I Do Now?
The state of Florida sees millions of tourists every year to have a relaxing vacation at the beach, a wild spring break trip for college students, or maybe even a fun bachelor/bachelorette party weekend. While having some fun in the sun is a great idea, things can turn sour quickly…
Tampa Teacher Accused of Having Sex with Student for Over a Year | Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A Hillsborough County high school teacher is facing various charges for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a student for over a year, according to reports. The 46-year-old teacher is facing 12 counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor for his alleged involvement with a female student who was…
High School Basketball Coach, Pastor, and 77 Others Arrested in Tampa Bay Sex Sting
A week long undercover sex sting operation has resulted in the arrest of 79 people, including a high school girls’ basketball coach and a pastor. The sting was conducted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and called “Operation Takedown,” and launched to coincide with the past weekend’s WrestleMania 37 that…
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Kellen Winslow II Takes 14 Year Prison Term Plea Deal for Sex Crimes | Florida Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Former NFL player and Tampa Bay Buccaneer tight end Kellen Winslow II has accepted a new plea deal that will placed him behind bars for 14 years for rape, assaul, and other misdemeanor sex crimes, according to the plea agreement entered Friday in San Diego Superior Court. The new plea…
Man Sentenced in Tampa Federal Court for His Involvement in $400,000 Postal Stamp Con | Florida Federal Criminal Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A 49-year-old man was sentenced in Tampa federal court Wednesday to six years and six months in federal prison for his apparent involvement in what officials say was a $400,000 nationwide postal stamp hustle. According to court records, the man pleaded guilty to theft of government funds in September 2019.…
Palm Beach County Man Allegedly Found with 20 Pounds of Fentanyl | Palm Beach County Drug Trafficking Defense Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says that the arrest of a 38-year-old man for drug trafficking resulted after they were able to allegedly link him to a storage unit near Royal Palm Beach as well as his Acreage home. Police believe the man kept methamphetamines, fentanyl, cocaine and oxycodone…
Broward County Deputy and 4 Others Arrested in Palm Beach County for DUI | Palm Beach County DUI Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy was arrested for DUI just before Christmas 2020 by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. His 4 door silver 2014 BMW was stopped in Delray Beach after the vehicle was apparently involved in an accident that involved property damage. The BSO Deputy was booked into…
Gainesville, Florida – Former Prosecutor and Criminal Attorney Robert Whittel looks back at UF Kidnapping & Rape Trial
Gainesville Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Robert Whittel now spends his days representing those accused of the highest criminal allegations in Florida. His criminal trial experience along with his relationships built as an Assistant State Attorney in Gainesville are an invaluable part of his criminal defense practice. We spent a few…
Tampa Man Arrested for Extorting Money from Woman Who Sent Risque Photo | Sextortion and Extortion Criminal Defense Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A Tampa man is facing criminal charges after being arrested for sextortion: allegedly demanding money from a woman who sent him a sexy photo or he would tell her boyfriend about the image. The 23-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday by Pinellas Park police. He was booked at Pinellas County…