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Drug bust in Houston County

Posted on November 3rd, 2011 No Comments

On Thursday, Carmela Ann Manies, 46, of New Port Richey, Florida, was arrested on charges of drug possession, failure to maintain lane, window tint violation, and driving with a suspended license.

Manies was driving a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with Jeffrey Combs, 41, of Spring Hill, Florida. Sergeant Ron Brainard and Sergeant Clay Chambers of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office were alerted by their narcotics dog, Esso, that drugs were inside the vehicle. Prescription drugs such as Adderol, Soma, Hydrocodone, Oxycontin, Xanax and Percocet were found inside. $23,200 was also taken from the vehicle by police.

Both were sent to Houston County Detention Center.

If you have been charged with drug possession, it is important to know your rights and legal options. Contact Boca Raton drug crimes attorneys at Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today.

Former Dolphins player arrested on domestic violence charge

Posted on October 20th, 2011 No Comments

On Tuesday, former Miami Dolphins player, James McKnight, was arrested and charged for misdemeanor battery after a domestic violence incident. McKnight grabbed and twisted his wife’s wrists before throwing her into his car, according to the police report. McKnight spent the night in Broward County Jail.

McKnight was the coach for his son’s track and football teams at Cypress Bay High School. He has played for the Miami Dolphins, NY Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and Dallas Cowboys.

If you have been charged with domestic violence, it is important that you have experienced representation on your side to help you through this difficult time. Contact the Boca Raton domestic violence lawyers at Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today.

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Trial scheduled for MLB player

Posted on October 12th, 2011 No Comments

Last week, a trial was scheduled for professional baseball player Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera plays first base for the Detroit Tigers and lives in Boca Raton.

The baseball player was arrested in February on the suspicion of drunk driving. His trial has been delayed multiple times, but is now scheduled to begin on November 30 and run through December 2.

Cabrera was arrested at around 11 p.m. by a St. Lucie County deputy after the officer noticed him pulled over with smoke coming from the hood of his vehicle. During the stop, police reports indicate that the baseball player drank from a bottle of scotch.

Police charged Cabrera with driving under the influence, possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle, and resisting arrest.

To speak with an experienced attorney about defending against drunk driving charges, contact the Boca Raton DUI defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today.

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Florida teen sentenced to 270 years in prison

Posted on October 4th, 2011 No Comments

A 19-year old Lake Worth teen was recently sentenced to 270 years in prison.

According to the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, the 19-year old was a part of a theft ring in Palm Beach County in 2010. The teen plead guilty to charges of home-invasion robbery, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, racketeering, kidnapping, and more last month.

Police labeled the violent group of teens the “Head Shot Committee.” They were suspected of entering several homes in the county and kidnapping and robbing the homes’ residents.

Other teens suspected of participating in the theft ring will go to trial in the near future.

If you or a loved one has been charged with theft, contact the Boca Raton theft and fraud attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to learn more about how an experienced criminal defense attorney can help you.

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More driving under the influence of drugs in South Florida

Posted on September 28th, 2011 No Comments

Police in South Florida are noticing an increase in offenses involving driving under the influence of drugs. Officials say that the charges are a reflection of prescription drug abuse that goes on in the area.

Last year in Palm Beach County, the number of drug-related car accidents that occurred in the county increased by 18 percent to a total of 64. Across the state, drug-related crashes decreased by 3 percent in 2010 after increasing by 11 percent in 2009.

Toxicologists say that the drug most often found in drivers involved in drug-related accidents is the anti-anxiety prescription, Xanax. The second-most commonly found drug is oxycodone.

In addition, officials say that theses prescription medications are often found in combination with alcohol.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a drug crime, contact the Boca Raton drug crimes attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to learn more about the benefits of having an experienced defense lawyer at your side.

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Officials say juvenile crime is increasing in south Florida

Posted on September 21st, 2011 No Comments

Police officers across southern Florida have noticed an increase in juvenile crimes. Authorities say that they have been surprised to find that the majority of the crimes are committed by repeat offenders — some with dozens of arrests throughout their youth.

A Fort Lauderdale Police Department report shows that 50 juveniles — the youngest ones being 13-years old — were responsible for nearly 700 crimes in 2010. These crimes accounted for more than 50 percent of the city’s juvenile arrests last year.

Juvenile offenders cannot be held in custody for more than 21 days if they have been arrested and are awaiting trial, regardless of what they have been charged with or if they have a criminal history. However, officials say that judges will take into account a juvenile’s criminal background when determining their risk and during sentencing.

If your child has been charged with a juvenile offense, you will need experienced legal representation at your side to fight for their rights. Contact the Boca Raton juvenile criminal defense attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to learn more about how we can help you.

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South Florida has most watercraft thefts in the U.S.

Posted on September 13th, 2011 No Comments

A recent report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau reveals that the most watercraft thefts in the U.S. are in South Florida. Officials say they weren’t surprised by their findings because Florida has more registered recreational watercrafts than any other state in the country.

9 of the top 11 cities on the list of cities in the U.S. with the most watercraft theft were in Florida. Miami had the highest amount of watercraft theft in the U.S. with 688 boats stolen from 2009 through May 2011.

Tampa was 2nd on the list with 202 watercraft thefts in the same time period. Fort Lauderdale followed behind Tampa at 3rd on the list of cities with the most watercraft thefts.

Contact the Boca Raton theft and fraud lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today, if you or someone you know is facing theft charges and seeking experienced legal defense.

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Elderly South Florida woman injured in theft

Posted on September 8th, 2011 No Comments

Last Saturday, an elderly South Florida woman was injured when a man stole her purse. Reports indicate that the woman’s purse was stolen at a Metrorail station in Miami near Northwest Fifth Street and First Avenue.

A nearby surveillance camera recorded the theft. The video shows a male suspect running away with the 77-year old woman’s purse and a witness in an SUV trying to stop them.

The woman’s purse contained about $20 in cash and several insurance cards. The woman suffered a broken elbow, brusises, and scarring in the assault.

If you or someone you know has been charged with theft or assault, contact the Boca Raton assault & battery attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 to learn more about how we can help defend you.

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32 charged for drug crimes after 3-year investigation

Posted on August 31st, 2011 No Comments

32 people were recently charged with drug crimes after a 3-year investigation into pills mills in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The investigation, titled Operation Oxy Alley, found that the suspects illegally distributed more than 20 million oxycodone pills. In the scheme, doctors and others involved profited more than $40 million.

The suspects have been charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, money laundering, and racketeering.

Last week, an FBI Special Agent said of the investigation, “As a result of today’s takedown, we have dismantled the nation’s largest criminal organization that was illegally distributing pain killers and steroids … This is the first time doctors, pharmacies, and a pharmaceutical supplier have been indicted for their involvement.”

Previously, investigators focused pill mill investigations on those purchasing the drugs.

If you or someone you know is being charged with a drug crime, contact the Boca Raton drug crimes defense lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 and set up an appointment to meet with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.

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Former S. Florida news anchor pleads no contest to DUI

Posted on August 24th, 2011 No Comments

A former news anchor in the South Florida area recently plead no contest to a driving under the influence charge. Lisa Hayward was a news anchor on the WSFL Morning Show when she was arrested for drunk driving after an accident on July 28, 2010. In addition, Hayward worked as an anchor for WPBF in West Palm Beach from 1998 to 2009.

Hayward, 40, was arrested after her vehicle crashed into a tree on Northeast 26th Avenue in Pompano Beach. Blood alcohol test results said she had a BAC of .17 percent.

In exchange for the no contest plea, the former news anchor was given a sentence of 6 months of probation. Also, the judge ordered her driver’s license be suspended for 6 months. Lastly, with the no contest plea, Hayward is expected to attend DUI classes and pay a $1,000 fine.

Contact the Boca Raton driver’s license hearings lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800 today, if you have been charged with drunk driving and would like the assistance of an experienced attorney to help you through your driver’s license hearing.

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