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Knock Announce Resident Killed

Florida Drug Defense Attorney has obtained video of a military-style entry into a home by drug / narcotics cops. A resident was shot and killed seconds after the Search Warrant entry. In Florida, we have discussed the knock and announce rule. You can read more here.

As we previously noted, the "Exclusionary Rule will be applied to violations of Florida's statutory knock-and-announce rule, according to an appellate court. The court found that a police officer violated Florida's knock-and-announce arrest statute where officer knocked and announced his presence, but failed to announce his purpose before entering motel room and arresting defendant. The court held that it was error to deny the defense motion to suppress evidence seized from motel room and statements made by defendant regarding that evidence."

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Florida Pain Clinic Pill Mill Bust | By The Numbers

Pain Clinic Pill Mill Attorney

Florida Pain Clinic Pill Mill Defense Attorney Lawyer has obtained a report from a law enforcement source detailing a recent covert narcotics investigation in central Florida's Tampa Bay area. The report lays out the tactics used to arrest patients leaving medical providers that cops have labelled "pill mills."

Summary of Two Day Results:

27 Arrested
30 Field Interviews
24 Citations

Pinellas County Florida Sheriff's Office reports, "Using surveillance, deputies and Narcotics K-9 Teams made contact with individuals leaving suspected pill mills. Based on information obtained during those encounters, detectives were able to develop probable cause to make a total of 27 arrests." The cop's report states they, "conducted covert operations to identify individuals and organizations involved in criminal activity."

Complete Pinellas County Sheriff Pill Mill Pain Clinic Bust Report is Here.

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Growhouse Video of the Day | Marijuana Inc

Florida Grow house Defense Attorney spent the evening watching CNBC get into the marijuana growhouse story in their documentary, "Marijuana, Inc.." An excerpt is below.

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Oxycodone Tylox Florida Cop Busted | Video

Oxycodone Tylox Florida Attorney Lawyer

Defense Attorney notes a recent Oxycodone Tylox arrest. The defendant is a Florida cop. The cop "paid $40 for two pills that contained acetaminophen and oxycodone from a confidential informant" according to the Tampa Tribune. "The Orlando Sentinel reported she worked in the drug unit for about two years and knew the informant through her work." says the Tampa media. Tylox capsules contain acetaminophen and oxycodone. Ironically the cop's boss "lamented the "epidemic" of prescription drug abuse and said his agency is working with the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation to close pill mills."

Florida media also reports the police officer was an "11-year veteran, was arrested on charges of purchase of oxycodone, official misconduct and receiving unlawful compensation for official behavior, all felonies."

Drug Court Public records show the charges as:

1. PURCHASE SCHEDULE I OR II 893.13(2)(a)(1) Second Degree - Felony

2. PUBLIC SERVANT FALSIFY OFFICIAL DOCUMENT 838.022(1)(a) Third Degree - Felony

3. UNLAWFUL COMPENSATION OFFICIAL BEHAVIOR 838.016 Second Degree - Felony




Sources: http://tampabayonline.mobi/tbo/db_6996/contentdetail.htm?pn=2&ps=10&contentguid=vySKgwtp&detailindex=0
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-11-19/news/os-orlando-polcie-officer-arrested-20111118_1_oxycodone-pills-drug-sting-epidemic-of-prescription-drug
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/orange_news/111811-orlando-police-officer-arrested-for-purchase-of-oxycodone#ixzz1eabIvrHG


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