Office of The State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, Florida
Serving the Citizens of Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties
Office of The State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit, Florida
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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 RELASE: Justin Hoover

PRISON FOR UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR WHO STOLE FROM HURRICANE VICTIMS State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office announced that yesterday Justin Hoover was sentenced to thirty-six counts of Unlicensed Contracting During the State of Emergency, thirty-one counts of Grand Theft from Persons 65 years of Age or Older, six counts of Grand Theft

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PRESS RELEASE: Jacques Randell Lamar Allen

State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Jacques Randell Lamar Allen was convicted after jury trial of Murder In The Second Degree With A Firearm and Attempted Murder In The Second Degree With Firearm.  The crimes were committed on March 6, 2024 and investigated by Arcadia Police Department.  The trial

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PRESS RELEASE: Robert Houston

State Attorney Ed Brodsky’s office announced today that Robert Houston was sentenced to 18 years of prison followed by twelve years of probation.  Mr. Houston was found guilty of Scheme to Defraud, Fraudulent Use of Personal Identification Information, Money Laundering and twenty-four counts of Unlawfully Filing False Documents.  Circuit Court

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