Monthly Archives: May 2025
Woman Arrested for Threatening Children
On April 2, 2025, a 59-year-old woman was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment after she allegedly held two children at gunpoint for fishing in her backyard. Brevard County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the woman’s home after she called 911 to report two teenage boys had been fishing in… Read More »
What is the Definition of Possession of Drugs?
Under federal law, “possessing” drugs is more than “having” or even “holding” drugs. Drug possession, as defined in 21 USC § 844. In federal court, drug possession is usually a misdemeanor, regardless of the amount of contraband. However, if the defendant possesses a significant amount, U.S. attorneys usually enhance charges to something like drug… Read More »
Challenging the Evidence in Federal Criminal Court
Most evidence is admissible in federal court unless that evidence is unduly prejudicial. A prior criminal record is the classic example of unduly prejudicial evidence. If jurors hear such evidence, while it may be relevant to the case at hand, they may convict the defendant because s/he’s a bad person, not because s/he committed… Read More »
