Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

Blake & Dorsten, P.A.

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BLAKE & DORSTEN, P.A..

based in Clearwater across from the 49th street criminal justice center, handles all criminal defense and personal injury matters matters throughout the Tampa Bay area.

Syringe Sicko Charged With Squirting Spree 09/23/2024

"Gross"

Syringe Sicko Charged With Squirting Spree SEPTEMBER 19--Meet Sean Uribe, a leading candidate for Dirtbag of the Month. In two separate incidents, cops allege, Uribe, 35, followed female victims around Miami, Florida department stores and use

Judge orders homeowner to leave house after fight with "squatters" 09/20/2024

“Know your rights”!

Judge orders homeowner to leave house after fight with "squatters" Across the country, reports of squatters are rising as many homeowners feel their rights have been limited since the pandemic and a surge of tenant protections.

Jurors help detain a man who flees a Maine courthouse in handcuffs 09/16/2024

“How to look REAL guilty”

Jurors help detain a man who flees a Maine courthouse in handcuffs A man convicted of assaulting a child tried to flee a courthouse in Maine but two jurors and a detective quickly foiled his escape attempt.

Kansas cold case ends 44 years later as man is sentenced for killing his former neighbor in 1980 09/16/2024

“Justice delayed…is still justice”

Kansas cold case ends 44 years later as man is sentenced for killing his former neighbor in 1980 More than 44 years after a nursing student was slain in her home in Kansas, her former neighbor has been sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison

Hit-And-Run Driver Storms Through Gate Of Folsom Field, Leaving Colorado Offense Jealous Of High-Speed Moves 09/13/2024

“First good drive Colorado has had this year”

Hit-And-Run Driver Storms Through Gate Of Folsom Field, Leaving Colorado Offense Jealous Of High-Speed Moves A hit-and-run driver led Boulder, Colorado police on a chase that ended at the 40-yard line of Folsom Field.

Complete stranger obtains deed to $4M North Carolina home without homeowner's knowledge 09/13/2024

“Legal loophole nightmare”

Complete stranger obtains deed to $4M North Carolina home without homeowner's knowledge The deed to a multi-million dollar home in North Carolina was swiped out from under the nose of the home's owner.

Man Had Himself Delivered To His Ex Girlfriend's House In A Box | iHeart 09/09/2024

"When you care about stalking enough to send the very best"...

Man Had Himself Delivered To His Ex Girlfriend's House In A Box | iHeart The man was accused of stalking the woman after they ended a year-long relationship. | iHeart

Woman arrested after allegedly sharing 'All You Can Eat' special at Indiana Applebee's 09/06/2024

"All you can eat, NOT all we can eat"

Woman arrested after allegedly sharing 'All You Can Eat' special at Indiana Applebee's The bill was later paid in full.

Doctor Busted For Bizarre Urine Antics 09/03/2024

"Ur-ine trouble"

Doctor Busted For Bizarre Urine Antics AUGUST 28--Meet Dr. Giovanni Baula. The 59-year-old internist sold his Florida medical practice in 2022 to a fellow doctor. In recent months, Baula reportedly “became upset...over the business” with

08/30/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

When the State Can (and Cannot) Use Evidence of a Defendant’s Past Bad Acts in a Florida Criminal Trial 08/27/2024

Many episodes of scripted television courtroom feature an “a-ha!” moment where the outcome becomes apparent: a witness breaks down on the stand and conclusively implicates themselves, someone other than the accused confesses to police or prosecutors, or a decisive piece of evidence is discovered at the last second. In the real world, few cases have a “smoking gun.” Most criminal trials in Florida predominantly feature circumstantial evidence and come down to which side’s presentation proves more persuasive to the jury....

When the State Can (and Cannot) Use Evidence of a Defendant’s Past Bad Acts in a Florida Criminal Trial Many episodes of scripted television courtroom feature an “a-ha!” moment where the outcome becomes apparent: a witness breaks down on the stand and conclusively implicates themselves, someone ...

Florida Man, 62, Strips, Performs "Strange Dance" At McDonald's. Then Tries To Impregnate A Railing. 08/26/2024

Throw back Monday”

Florida Man, 62, Strips, Performs "Strange Dance" At McDonald's. Then Tries To Impregnate A Railing. As diners at a McDonald’s in Florida enjoyed their Big Macs, a 62-year-old man removed his clothes and performed a “strange dance” before apparently “trying to have relations with a railing,” accordi

College town's police say they don't need help with cleanup after beer spill 08/23/2024

“We will handle it from here”

College town's police say they don't need help with cleanup after beer spill A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer.

Man accused of stealing Yellowstone National Park vehicle while intoxicated 08/19/2024

“Was that wrong? Should I not have done that?”

Man accused of stealing Yellowstone National Park vehicle while intoxicated A Virginia man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing a Yellowstone National Park truck near Old Faithful while intoxicated.

Kokomo man robs liquor store while on GPS monitoring, police say 08/16/2024

“Location, location, location”

Kokomo man robs liquor store while on GPS monitoring, police say KOKOMO, Ind. — A Kokomo man is under arrest after sticking up a liquor store for a bottle of alcohol and leading police on a short foot chase. Tremel Black, 38, is charged with armed robbery, a Lev…

Road Rage Incident Ends In A Knockout As A Lesson In Sometimes It's Better To Keep Driving Is Handed Out 08/12/2024

“Sometimes best just to walk away”

Road Rage Incident Ends In A Knockout As A Lesson In Sometimes It's Better To Keep Driving Is Handed Out Rarely are there road rage incidents where those involved walk away feeling good about what took place. Despite this knowledge, there's no shortage of people ready and willing to engage in the behavior.

VIDEO: Florida robbery suspect jumps into river to evade arrest while police question him 08/09/2024

“Florida man lets his swimming do the talking”

VIDEO: Florida robbery suspect jumps into river to evade arrest while police question him Body cam captured the moment a Florida man jumped into the middle of a river while being questioned by Daytona Beach police about a recent robbery.

Live updates: Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Big Bend, Tampa Bay still swamped 08/05/2024

“Stay safe and stay dry”!

Live updates: Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Big Bend, Tampa Bay still swamped The Category 1 hurricane was reached land about 5 miles west of Steinhatchee about 7 a.m. Monday

A Celebrity Case from South Florida Spotlights the Severe Consequences of Failing to Update Information Filed With the State’s S*x Offender Registry 08/04/2024

Florida has some of the strictest s*x crime laws in the country, and that includes enforcement of the s*x offender registry. Failure to follow all your registration obligations with precision can have extremely harmful consequences. A notification violation may be a felony crime, carrying a penalty of as much as 15 years in prison. With so much at stake, it is essential to understand your rights and your obligations if you are placed on (or are considering a plea deal that involves) the s*x offender registry....

A Celebrity Case from South Florida Spotlights the Severe Consequences of Failing to Update Information Filed With the State’s S*x Offender Registry Florida has some of the strictest s*x crime laws in the country, and that includes enforcement of the s*x offender registry. Failure to follow all your registration obligations with precision can ...

Never Hide Your Bag Of Drugs In a Bag Labeled "Bag Of Drugs" 08/01/2024

“Points for honesty at least”

Never Hide Your Bag Of Drugs In a Bag Labeled "Bag Of Drugs" If you would prefer the police not find your bag of drugs, perhaps consider placing the illegal narcotics into something other than a container marked “Bag of Drugs.” Cops report that Lauren Riley wa

If You Build It, An Iowa City Man Will K*m & Go 07/29/2024

“Subliminal messaging works in this case”

If You Build It, An Iowa City Man Will K*m & Go An Iowa man has pleaded guilty to pleasuring himself outside a K*m & Go convenience store, according to court records. After completing the lewd activity, Kenneth Lee Kelly, 55, departed for his

WATCH: Woman accused of dining and dashing forgets purse at Florida restaurant 07/24/2024

“She made a mis-steak”

WATCH: Woman accused of dining and dashing forgets purse at Florida restaurant A woman accused of dining and dashing at a Panama City Beach restaurant last week was busted after realizing she forgot her purse inside.

Cops: Emperor's Helper Found With No Clothes 07/19/2024

"Story checks out"

Cops: Emperor's Helper Found With No Clothes JULY 18--The Emperor’s helper had no clothes, Florida police say. Following recent reports about a male intruder sleeping inside a Vero Beach apartment complex stairwell, an officer on foot patrol ye

Suspected DUI driver, 21, crashes Mustang into house 07/15/2024

“When the GPS tells you it’s a drive thru”

Suspected DUI driver, 21, crashes Mustang into house (KRON) – A 21-year-old man driving a red Ford Mustang is accused of crashing into a house, according to the Petaluma Police Department. Petaluma police were notified of the crash by multiple …

Hamsters found in suspect's pants following store break-ins in Hilliard 07/11/2024

“Well, where else are you supposed to keep hamsters during a crime spree”?!

Hamsters found in suspect's pants following store break-ins in Hilliard A Columbus man was arrested early Tuesday following a bizarre string of break-ins at several stores in Hilliard.VIDEO: Columbus police bust hamster bandit after

Houston Woman Sees Her Husband's Registry For His Wedding ...To Another Woman ...On Facebook 07/08/2024

"Great moments in Bigamy"

Houston Woman Sees Her Husband's Registry For His Wedding ...To Another Woman ...On Facebook "You can’t go around lying and misleading individuals at your self satisfaction,” the woman said

07/03/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

Tahoe man acted as 'middleman' in international amphibian smuggling ring: Feds 07/01/2024

“Cold blooded crime spree”

Tahoe man acted as 'middleman' in international amphibian smuggling ring: Feds A Northern California man has pleaded guilty for his part in an international amphibian smuggling ring, federal authorities said.

Couple accused of stealing pub subs from Florida Publix 06/28/2024

“ they are good, but crime-worthy good”?

Couple accused of stealing pub subs from Florida Publix Deputies need the community's help in identifying a couple accused of stealing Pub Sub sandwiches from a Florida Publix store over the weekend.

Police Investigatory Stops, ‘Reasonable Suspicion, and Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Law in Florida 06/27/2024

A lot of arrests start out as something smaller. It could be a traffic stop or an officer stopping someone on foot to ask them questions. The law in Florida says that the police must have a “reasonable suspicion” of criminal activity before they stop you. If they did not, then an investigatory stop may be a violation of your constitutional rights and any evidence they procured from that stop may be subject to suppression if you have to go to trial....

Police Investigatory Stops, ‘Reasonable Suspicion, and Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Law in Florida A lot of arrests start out as something smaller. It could be a traffic stop or an officer stopping someone on foot to ask them questions. The law in Florida says that the police must have a ...

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