Florida Jury Verdicts, Settlements and Court Decisions
<h2> <center> Ethel Anderson, et al. v. Centurion of Florida, LLC, et al. </h2?
Tampa, Florida, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiffs on prisoner civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Plaintiffs Ethel Anderson, Wanda Meadows, Jacqueline Luongo, Jennifer Johnson, and Virginia Crowley, former and current inmates... More...
$ (08-07-2026 - FL)<g2> <center> State of Florida v. Gary Edward Glowacz </h2> <center>
Jacksonville, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with first degree murder and burglary. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> The Defendant contacted authorities saying he had information about the 1987 killing.... More...
$ (08-06-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Michael Joseph Simpson </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with attempted murder. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Michael Joseph Simpson, shut off the oxygen supply to a diver searching for lobsters in this favor spot.... More...
$ (08-06-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Michael Ray Pennington </h2> </center>
Tallahassee, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempting to entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> In November 2025, federal and local law enforcement conducted an undercover operation to identify and appr... More...
$ (08-06-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Bryan Steven Etheridge </h2> </center>
Jacksonville, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false statement to a federally licensed firearms dealer. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> On May 10, 2025, Bryan Steven Etheridge, age 40, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida, attempted to purchase a .... More...
$ (08-05-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Jon Christopher Enriquez </center> </h2>
Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with transmitting a threat through interstates communications in violation of 18 U.S.C. 875(c). Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jon Christopher Enriquez, 47, of Miami, used the social media platform X to post multiple pu... More...
$ (08-05-2026 - FL)<h2> </center> State of Florida v. Christopher Chiofalo </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged wtih burglary, third-degree grand theft, and criminal mischief of $1,000 0r more. Digested by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a>... More...
$ (07-29-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Cassandra Thompson, aka Cassandra Costentine </h2> <center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with Third-degree grand theft, money laundering unlawful proceeds, unlawful use of a communications device, and a computer offense involving fraud. Digested by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> State of Florida v. Cassandra Thompson... More...
$ (07-27-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Stephen Floyd </h2> </center>
Bradenton, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a felony. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Detectives entered the Defendant's house without a warrant. The Defendant moved to suppress the evidence obtained during a warrantless search of his residence. The ... More...
$ (07-14-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Landon Dashawn Wilson </h2> </center>
Tallahassee, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing and distributing drugs and unlawful possession and transportation of a machine gun. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> The Tallahassee Police Department responded to a call regarding a possible burglar... More...
$ (07-14-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Tajmir Wyles </h2> </center>
Tampa, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with robbery of a postal mail carrier and receipt, possession or concealment of stolen property of the United States. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> On May 15, 2023, Tajmir Wyles, age 32, from New Jersey, robbed a postal... More...
$ (07-14-2026 - FL)<h2> <CENTER> United States of America v. Angelo Martino </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiring with Blackcat/ALPHV (BlackCat) actors to extort multiple victims, as well as conspiring with other former cybersecurity professionals to attack additional victims in 2023. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> ... More...
$ (07-13-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Eric Desmond Parrish </h2> </center>
Pensacola, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sexual battery with force, battery, and false imprisonment. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Parrish raped his 53-year-old foster mother when he was 16. Under Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code, the permissibl... More...
$ (06-23-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Scott Robinson </h2> </center>
Pensacola, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the defendant charged with drug alteration. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Scott Robinson, 51, of Pace, Florida, via his website, advertised and sold the animal drug toltrazuril to customers across the United States. Under the Federal Foo... More...
$ (06-22-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Gina Mr. and Diego Ramirez-Aldana </h2> </center>
Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with robbery. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Gina Parra-Martinez (age 39) and Diego Ramirez-Aldana (age 29) and others robbed a jewelry vendor who was visiting Tampa to sell her jewelry at an exhibition at a hotel near... More...
$ (06-22-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Moises Lima Junior </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with illegally voting in violation of 18 U.S.C. §611. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a>... More...
$ (06-22-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Rubin Goodson </h2> </center>
Tallahassee, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Rbein Goodson was charged with first degree murder. This court has long held that the state cannot supplement the record in an appeal of an order summarily denying a... More...
$ (06-10-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Nicolette Keough </h2> <center>
Pensacola, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with criminal mischief. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Nicholette Keough, age 31, allegedly "peed" on furniture in an an Airbnb in Pensacola.... More...
$ (06-11-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Lauren Hornbuckle </h2> </center>
Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with attempt to tamper with consumer products. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Lauren Hornbuckle, ate 37, of Seminole, Fllorida, was a Florida-licensed registered nurse who worked at Hospital #1. Between November 2023 a... More...
$ (06-11-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Kenia Marrero and Joan Navarro Bruguet </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyers represent the Defendants engaged in a conspiracy to obtain and sell Medicare beneficiary identifier numbers (BINs) of thousands of patients for use in Medicare fraud schemes. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Kenia Marrero, 46, of Miami, paid Joan Navarro... More...
$ (06-12-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Patricia Barberena </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with child neglect with physical in jury. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Patricia Barberena, 62, a school bus driver failed to assure that all the kids on her bus had been delivered to their schools and, as a result, one... More...
$ (06-06-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Natasha Ethel Bagley </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with carjacking, aggravated assault with a weapon, criminal mischief, grand theft and battery. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Natasha Ethel Bagley, 49, of Hialeah, accused to attacking an rideshare driver and damaging his... More...
$ (06-04-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Open AI and Sam Altman </h2> </center>
Carterville, Florida, commercial litigation lawyers represent the Defendants on four counts of deceptive and unfair trade practices, two counts of negligence, two counts of violating product liability laws, one count of fraudulent misrepresentation and another count of causing a public nuisance. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK... More...
$ (06-01-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Jordan Alexander Bustillo </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with grand theft, organized scheme to defraud and obtaining property by gaming. Reported by <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Jordan Alexander Bustillo, age 20, accused for cheating people in an rigged street gambling game in downtown ... More...
$ (05-29-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Nurideen Shabazz, aka DeenTheGreat </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with assault and battery. Reported by: <a href="https://www.morelaw.com/vendors/vendor.asp?f=Kent&l=Morlan&i=28729&z=74119&s=OK" target="_new">Kent Morlan</a> Twenty-five-year-old Misfits boxer Nurideen Shabazz, aka DeenTheGreat, accused of assaulting and battering woman on a yacht with whom he had a relationship after... More...
$ (05-28-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Pylip Vionov and Anton Levkun </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant's charged with placing a credit card scanning device on a credit card point-of-sale machine. Reported by Kent Morlan Pylip Vionov, age 45, and Anton Levkun, age 41, from Ukraine “placed a skimming device on a credit card point-of-sale machine” at Sabor Tropical Supermarket in West Miami’s Alameda area.... More...
$ (05-27-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Peter Daniel Ring </h2> </center>
Gainesville, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with sending multiple threatening interstate communications to kill or cause physical injuries. By Kent Morlan In June 2025 the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received a complaint that a threat to kill a reporter had been received. The Peter Daniel Ring, 31, of Bell, Florida, was identified as the source ... More...
$ (05-11-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Rebecca Stewart Vaughn
Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with four counts of wire fraud and one count of theft of government money. By Kent Morlan Rebecca Stewart Vaughn, age 64, Tampa, Florida, engaged in a fraud scheme to obtain Social Security benefits and City of New York pension benefits that did not belong to her. The benefits were being paid to Vaughn’s aunt, J.C. ... More...
$ (05-11-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Roody Metelus </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with preparing and submitting false tax forms to support more than 200 fraudulent loan applications under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). By Kent Morlan Roody Metelus, 47, of Westlake, owned and operated JRS Tax Services, LLC, in Dania Beach. From app... More...
$ (05-11-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Erasme Catalino Paulino Rodriguez, Joseito Diaz De Oleo, and Ober Alexander Villavicencio Jimenez
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with conspiracy to import more than 5 kilograms of cocaine into the United States 21 USC 963. By Kent Morlan Erasme Catalino Paulino Rodriguez, 35; Joseito Diaz De Oleo, 48; and Ober Alexander Villavicencio Jimenez, 36, all from the Dominican Republic, were aboard the M/V Best Bet, a 65-foot sport-fishing vessel, whe... More...
$ (05-10-2026 - fl)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Joel Rufus French </h2> </center>
Tampa, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States Government, mail fraud, and money laundering. By Kent Morlan Joel Rufus French, age 47 of Armory, Mississippi, engaged in a conspiracy to defraud of the United States. French worked with overseas telemarketing call centers that pressured elderly Americans to provide thei... More...
$ (05-09-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Rafael Jorge Gonzalez-Sintes </h2> </cente>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with f shooting or throwing a deadly missile, culpable negligence, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. By Kent Morlan Rafael Jorge Gonzalez-Sintes, age 61, accused of throwing furniture out of his high rise apartment endangering people below.... More...
$ (05-06-2026 - FL)<H2> <center> State of Florida v. Craig Edward Leeks </h2> </center>
Dade City, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder and improper exhibition of a firearm. The State charged Leeks with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault. His defense counsel moved to have him evaluated for competency, and the trial court granted the motion. The psychological evaluation concluded Leeks was competent to sta... More...
$ (05-01-2026 - fl)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Joseph Luther </h2> </center>
Perry, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with multiple felonies. The trial court orally pronounced concurrent life sentences for Counts I and II, but the written order states that the sentences are to be served consecutively. The State correctly concedes error. A written sentencing order must conform to the orally pronounced sentence, and where there is conf... More...
$ (05-01-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Christopher Diez </h2> <center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charge with enticement of a minor for sex and battery. Miami-Dade County Sheriff Lieutenant Chirstopher Diaz allegedly attempt to meet a minor in Delray Beach to have sex.... More...
$ (05-01-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Walter Afitt Garcia </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with felony littering and misdemeanor failing to obtain an environmental permit. Walter Afitt Garcia, 48, opened gate for a dump truck driver seeking to get rid of a load of landscaping debris at an "illegal dumping transfer station" at 13105 SW 199th Ave., in Miami-Dade county. The site contained enough construction de... More...
$ (05-01-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Marcus Bernard Clark </h2> </center>
Orlando, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with fraud and related access devices fraudulently used with fifteen or more unauthorized devices and aggravated identity theft. Marcus Bernard Clark, age 31, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, worked at a Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Destin, Florida. During a judicially authorized extraction of the defendant’s cell ... More...
$ (04-30-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Colleen Kieran </h2> </center>
Orlando, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with wire fraud. Colleen Kieran, age 57, of Clermont, Florida, oversaw the accounting department of a business based in Seminole County. Over the course of nearly 13 years, Kieran used her position to siphon more than $3.9 million from the company’s accounts into her own personal PayPal account. After taking the money... More...
$ (04-30-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> United States of America v. Boise Cascade </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendant charged with Lacey Act Trafficking. The Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) was accused of felony violation of the Lacey Act for its role in a timber trafficking scheme to evade countervailing and anti-dumping duties. “Boise Cascade either knew about or was willfully blind to the illegal importation of the plywood they w... More...
$ (04-30-2026 - FL)<h2> <center> State of Florida v. Yamilet Alfonso </h2> </center>
Miami, Florida, criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with grand larceny. Yamilet Alfonso, age 36, accused of being a porch pirate and stealing $2,200 in packages from one victim's porch.... More...
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