South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Fort Lauderdale police detective Jeremy Aguayo, 32, is in deep water after a connection to a convicted Ecstasy dealer and pimp is discovered. He has been suspended without pay a month ago, and is scheduled to be fired today. According to an internal affairs report, Aguayo checked on Reyes’ driver’s license status in March after a prostitute driving his car illegally ran through a SunPass toll; checked on warrants for Reyes’ arrest days before he was arrested in August; and gave Reyes information on a bogus police sting mentioned by another detective. The two men exchanged hundreds of phone calls and spent nights out at strip clubs and nightclubs, according to Internal Affairs.
Drug charges and prostitution or sex crimes are prosecuted firmly in the state of Florida.
A person arrested for a drug crime can be charged with at least one of the following offenses:
* Possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia.
* Delivery of illegal drugs.
* Trafficking/Distribution of controlled substances.
* Manufacturing narcotics.
* Cultivation/growth of a narcotic.
* Fraudulent sale or possession of prescription drugs.
* Possession of drugs with intent to sell them.* Illegal use of a drug.
Prostitution is defined by Florida Statute 796.07 as:
the giving or receiving of the body for sexual activity for hire but excludes sexual activity between spouses.
South Florida criminal defense attorney Ralph Behr has successfully handled hundreds of drug and sex crime/prostitution cases. If you require the services of a defense attorney immediately, don’t hesitate to give his Law Offices a call to book a free appointment. Look for a positive outcome for your case; start today by picking up the phone and letting Mr. Behr work for you.