Category: Criminal Defense Law

Man arrested in connection with slaying at Dania Beach hotel

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DANIA BEACH, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of killing another man over the weekend at a hotel in Dania Beach. Alphonso Washington, 59, was taken into custody early Wednesday morning on charges of murder and violating the terms of his probation. According to BSO, deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel were called to the Rodeway Inn and Suites at 2440 State Road 84 shortly before... [...]

Search and Seizure: Is it Legal on Private Property

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Conducting searches and seizures is a duty the police are allowed to perform if they have a search warrant. However, searches and seizures are partly outlawed because they infringe on the right to privacy. It is important to note however that if a probable cause is shown by a party applying for a search and seizure warrant; then the police can search and seize your property if the warrant is issued. If your property is the subject of a... [...]

Man accused of shooting at girlfriend’s car after she confronted him about another woman

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Victim says Dequann Irvin had previously been abusive to her, authorities say SUNRISE, Fla. – A man is facing an attempted murder charge after he shot at his girlfriend’s car while they were visiting a friend in Sunrise, authorities confirmed Monday. Sunrise police Officer Justin Yarborough said the suspect, Dequann Irvin, 25, turned himself in to authorities after an arrest warrant was obtained. According to authorities,... [...]

Robbery suspect leads police pursuit that ended on I-95 SB in Miami-Dade

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A woman wanted for a series of robberies was in handcuffs Wednesday afternoon following a police pursuit that went from Broward County to Miami-Dade. The crash was on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near 151st Street. Traffic shutdown about 3:20 p.m. The Hollywood Police Department officers started the pursuit of the black Nissan sedan on I-95 and Sheridan Street. An officer used a tactical maneuver to stop... [...]

Man shot after inviting woman he met on dating app to apartment

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Miramar police search for woman, 2 men MIRAMAR, Fla. – A man was shot after he invited a woman he had met on a dating app to his apartment in Miramar, authorities said. The shooting occurred shortly before 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Montclair apartment complex in the 2900 block of Southwest 120th Terrace. According to authorities, two armed men stormed into the apartment shortly after the woman arrived. A physical altercation... [...]