State probe clears Miami police of falsifying crime data Report: Miami crime figures correct A state investigation has found no evidence of systematic efforts by Miami Police brass to suppress city crime statistics — but found that some underlings nevertheless felt pressure to skew the numbers. A report released Monday pinned the problem on the [...]

Hello! This is just a reminder that the SBBA Luncheon is only a few days away. Sign up as soon as you can. Judge Ilona Holmes is the guest speaker and we look forward to seeing everyone there. If you have any questions call our office at 954-791-3939 and ask for Nellie Hassett, Criminal Defense [...]

Hello! This is just a reminder to everyone that the South Broward Bar Association Luncheon is held on Thursday, August 6th at 12:00 PM at the Ark Restaurant (ballroom). Judge Ilona Holmes is the guest speaker for the event. Lawyers receive CLE credits at no additional charge. The cost for members is $20 and for [...]

Senior Food Fight Prank Is No Laughing Matter Three students at an Aurora, Illinois high school have been arrested after an outrageous cafeteria food fight, which seems to have started as a senior prank. A police officer and school official were reportedly injured during the flying food mayhem. High school senior Demetrius Oglesby, 18, is [...]

Guilty Verdict in Accutane Murder Case The Effects of Strong Acne Medication Unsuccessful As Murder Defense John Mullarky of Monroeville, Pa., was convicted of first-degree murder on Monday, June 29, following a highly publicized trial involving the popular, and now discontinued, acne medication Accutane. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before issuing its [...]

Criminal Court Closes at Five – Even When Life is at Stake By: Gerri L. Elder Have you ever walked up to the post office door and yanked on it, only to find it locked at 5:01pm? That’s how it goes, closing time means closing time. People who work for the government have busy lives, [...]

Is Prison Overcrowding is Unconstitutional? By: Gerri L Elder The decision of a three-judge panel in San Francisco could result in the release of more than 50,000 California prison inmates. The state’s prison system is in crisis because of severe overcrowding and federal pressure to improve medical and living conditions. The judges will decide if [...]

Bail Bondsmen Hit Hard By Recession By: Gerri L Elder As the economy’s conditions continue to get worse, businesses are learning to adapt the way they think about and do things to make it through the recession. According to a report by The Associated Press, bail bondsmen are feeling the effects of the tough times [...]

YouTube (and Dumb-Witted Criminals) Prove Valuable to Law Enforcement By: Gerri L. Elder All over the world, it seems that people who commit crimes are aiding police in making arrests and hurting their criminal defense attorneys simply by using a popular Internet site, YouTube.com. With cameras practically watching our every move and groans about Big [...]

Murder Charges for Man Who Defended His Home By: Gerri L. Elder Ryan Frederick is currently behind bars in Chesapeake City Jail in Virginia for the shooting death of a police officer on January 17, 2008. He is charged with first-degree murder. Normally you’d think that a person who shoots and kills a police officer [...]