The arrest of a child is often a traumatic and distressing experience, both for the youngster and his/her parents. Juvenile criminal activities refer to those perpetrated by anyone under the age of 18. If adjudicated delinquent, the defendant is inducted into a rehabilitation program drawn up by the Florida Department…
A recent study by the National Academy of Sciences is looking at the reliability of certain forensic evidence techniques many assume are reliable such as the use of fingerprint, tire track and bite mark analyses. These techniques are commonly used by the state to prosecute and convict people accused of…
A new report from the FBI revealed that police and other law enforcement officials continue to arrest drug offenders at very high rates, particularly people who merely possess marijuana. In 2007, 1.9 million people were arrested on drug charges, 872,000 of them for marijuana offenses. Arrests for marijuana offenses increased…
If Jacksonville police officers are investigating a drug crime or other felony and determine that a crime has occurred or is occurring, the Jacksonville police officers may seize money or other property that is being used in connection with that crime or is proceeds of the drug or other criminal…
Crime statistics in Jacksonville, Florida show that violent crime in Jacksonville has increased from 2006 to 2007, although violent crime across the country has decreased. According to an article on Firstcoastnews.com, reports of violent crime (such as murders, rapes and robberies) in Jacksonville increased by over 22% from 2006 to…
The Department of Justice is considering new rules which would give the FBI more tools to investigate crimes and gather intelligence about suspected criminals and other persons of interest. The rules governing the FBI were expanded after 9/11, and these new rules would provide the FBI with additional investigative tools.…
A thirteen year old honor student was strip searched at her public school based on the uncorroborated statement of a middle school classmate that she may have been in possession of extra strength Ibuprofen (which is basically a stronger Advil or Motrin that requires a prescription but is commonly used…
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is attempting to crack down on stores and store clerks who sell alcohol to people under 21 years of age, the legal drinking age in Florida, according to an article at www.News4jax.com. Jacksonville police officers are sending underage kids into various stores to try to purchase…
The population of juveniles in Jacksonville and throughout Florida continues to increase, however, fortunately, the crime rate among those juveniles in Jacksonville and other areas of Florida are not necessarily matching the population increase. For instance, according to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, the juvenile crime rate in Florida…
Jacksonville, Florida is a major market for the distribution and transport of illegal drugs and drug operations, according to a recent report from the National Drug Intelligence Center. The report indicates that Jacksonville, Florida is the primary drug market in the North Florida region (which includes Duval, Nassau, Clay, St.…