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Miami Police shut down two local clinics last week, both of which have been accused of facilitating auto insurance fraud. Law enforcement officials went undercover in both clinics to gather evidence that led to charges.Auto insurance fraud is sometimes facilitated by...
The Florida Attorney General has released an emergency order widening the scope of Florida's laws against synthetic drugs. The order outlaws 22 chemicals found in these drugs, which have been widely available for legal sale in smoke shops, convenience stories and...
Last Friday the FBI announced criminal charges have been filed against a Florida businessman. The man has been accused of running a $40 million scheme involving a company that supposedly manufactured composite panels used to build homes in developing countries.His...
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is currently conducting a probe of three Walgreens pharmacies in Florida following allegations that the pharmacies are connected to diversion of prescription drugs for illegal use.The pharmacies were issued orders to show...
People will commonly joke, "I plead the Fifth" when asked about something they would rather not discuss. The Fifth Amendment may have evolved into a punch line over time but its original purpose of protecting criminal rights remains serious and important.The Fifth...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, which hears appeals from district courts in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, recently ruled in a drug trafficking case with international implications.The U.S. Coast Guard was performing a routine patrol of Panamanian...
On Nov. 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement released its semi-annual uniform crime report. The report contains a preliminary indication of Florida crime and criminal activities reported to law enforcement for the first half of 2012.Overall, the state of...
The justices of the Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in two Florida cases concerning drug-sniffing dogs. The court's rulings could affect how the use of these dogs affects people's Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure.The first...
33 people in Miami are facing charges of Medicare fraud - including doctors, nurses, and other licensed medical professionals. A total of 91 people face charges in seven cities across the country. These arrests come as part of a nationwide crackdown by the Medicare...
In the past we've written about Florida's lengthy prison sentences and the policies that have caused them. Now the Florida Smart Justice Alliance, a coalition of groups including business interests and advocates for a fair justice system, is making another effort to...
