Category: Criminal Defense Law

16-year-old killed, 1 injured in Miami shooting

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A 16-year-old who was shot multiple times Tuesday night in Miami has died. Source: www.local10.com 16-year-old killed, 1 injured in Miami shooting MIAMI - A 16-year-old who was shot multiple times Tuesday night in Miami has died, police said. The shooting was reported about 8:30 p.m. near Northwest 17th Avenue and Northwest 31st Street. "It breaks my heart because I have grandchildren, great grandchildren, and it's a life," Elsie... [...]

‘We hope it will be over’: Retrial to begin in ’79 Patz case

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Source: www.philly.com  'We hope it will be over': Retrial to begin in '79 Patz case by JENNIFER PELTZ, The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) - It took nearly four decades to find and try a suspect in the haunting disappearance of first-grader Etan Patz. The trial itself spanned three months of testimony and 18 days of deliberations before a jury finally deadlocked.Now it's about to unfold all over again.Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice... [...]

3 teens hurt in Miami Gardens shooting – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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Three teenagers were transported to the hospital after a shooting erupted in Miami Gardens, Thursday afternoon.According to Miami Gardens Police, the shooting took place at around 1:30 p.m., in broad daylight, along Northwest 46th Avenue and Northwest 191st Terrace.Once officials arrived to the scene, the subject responsible had fled. It is unclear whether the subject got away in a vehicle or on foot.Cellphone video captured one of the apparent... [...]

Police sergeant found guilty after stealing gasoline – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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Police sergeant found guilty after stealing gasolineA jury found a Miami-Dade Police sergeant guilty, Wednesday, for stealing gasoline intended only for use in his police cruiser.Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Emil Lugo was convicted of stealing the gas and using it to fill up his wife’s car.Lugo will remain out of jail while he awaits sentencing, which could result in as much as five years in prison.How We Can HelpIf you, a friend or a family... [...]

Day care closed after child dies in hot van – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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Parents have been showing up to the Vision for Life Academy day care center Thursday morning, only to turn back around. A “closed” sign posted on the door, just a day after a 2-year-old boy died, after he was found unresponsive inside a van in Miami.An official from the Department of Children and Families was seen Thursday, talking with the business owners.According to Miami Police, one person was taken into custody Wednesday night. However,... [...]