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Pinellas Opens Up on Treatment Rather Than Jail for Drug Users

Most people who are arrested for drug use or possession in Pinellas County wind up in the county jail facing criminal charges.  While incarcerated, they receive no treatment and often recidivize upon release. Pinellas County Commission Kathleen Peters wants that to change. Beginning July 1, Pinellas County will have access to 10 beds for individuals suffering […]

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Florida Legislature Approves Stricter Texting While Driving Bill

After years of wrangling, the Florida Legislature sent a stricter bill to Gov. DeSantis for signature.  If Governor DeSantis signs the bill, it will take effect on July 1, 2019. The bill affects Florida drivers in two significant ways: 1)texting while driving becomes a primary offense which means a police officer can stop a vehicle

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Pasco Woman Arrested and Charged in Sextortion Case

A 24-year-old Port Richey woman was booked into the Pasco County Jail after posting graphic pictures of a man’s genitals on various social media platforms. Breyanna Helen Dean, 24, of Port Richey, was detained by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office on April 27 after allegedly circulating the illicit pictures via direct messages to an unknown

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Sneek and Peak Surveillance Has Been Used Before in Florida Massage Parlors

The law clearly states that so-called “sneek and peak” warrants are not to be used for prostitution investigations solely.  Yet, South Florida law enforcement has been doing just that for years, according to the Sun Sentinel. New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft was caught on one of these stings and is now facing misdemeanor charges. 

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Sneak and Peek Warrants-Necessary for our Safety or Violation of 4th Amendment?

In times of crisis, the Constitution of the United States comes under scrutiny, particularly the Amendments.  Whether it’s gun rights (2nd Amendment), free speech (1st Amendment), or national security (4th Amendment).  In some cases, the crisis provokes a real Constitutional crisis eg. US citizens of Japanese origin detained during WWII or Nixon’s Saturday Night Massacre.

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