OUR MISSION
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney is committed to ensuring that our community is protected by pursuing vigorous and fair prosecution of criminal offenders, by seeking justice, safeguarding the innocent and advocating for the rights of all victims. We will seek truth and justice in a professional manner, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
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PRESS RELEASE: Ednaldo Souza De Almeida
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Ednaldo Souza De Almeida entered a pre-trial plea to four counts of Lewd Or Lascivious Molestation By Person 18 Years Of Age Or Older Upon A Child Less Than 12 Years Of Age, and one count of Lewd or Lascivious Conduct By Person

PRESS RELEASE: Darryl Dye
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Darryl Dye was convicted after jury trial of one count of Second Degree Murder with a Firearm. The crime was committed on August 7, 2023. North Port Police Department investigated the case. The trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse starting March

PRESS RELEASE: Abraham Moises Contreras Perez
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Abraham Moises Contreras Perezwas convicted of Domestic Battery by Strangulation, Tampering with a Victim/Witness, Solicitation of a Third Party to Violate Pretrial Release and nine counts of Violation of Pretrial Release in Case #2024CF005075NC after a three-day jury trial in front of Judge