Cops Gone Bad
Deputy Zachary Wester is a bad man who ruined innocent lives in Jackson County Florida. Last week, Wester, 26, was arrested by FDLE agents after an 11-month-long investigation into the…
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Abused Woman Takes Guns from Former Husband’s Home Faces Grand Theft Charges
After a recent divorce proceeding, Courtney Irby left the Polk County courthouse to go home. In the parking lot, her estranged husband allegedly rammed his car into her vehicle and…
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Pill Sharing is Illegal and Dangerous
It's a common misconception that prescription pill sharing is no big deal, especially taking a pill from the medicine cabinet of a family member. Nothing could be further from the…
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Stand Your Ground Doesn’t Hold Water with Tampa Judge
A defendant has tried and failed to use a "stand your ground" defense in a 2018 road rage incident but failed. The judge didn't buy it. Teddy Smith says he…
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Can Heat of Passion Be Used as a Defense?
In a word, yes. Heat of passion is a recognized defense against charges of 1st and 2nd degree murder. Florida Statute 782.03 states, "Homicide is excusable when committed by accident…
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