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.
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE: Cesar Navarrete
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced on Friday, April 17th, that Cesar Navarrete was convicted after a sentencing hearing of four (4) criminal charges: The sentencing hearing was held at the Manatee County Courthouse on April 16, 2026. The DUI Manslaughter and Vehicular Homicide charges carry a maximum prison sentence of
PRESS RELEASE: Christopher Pettit
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today thatChristopher George Pettit was convicted after jury trial of 6 Counts of Cruelty to Animals, 3 Counts of Keeping Venomous reptiles without a permit, 1 count of Unsafe Maintenance of Captive Wild Life, and 6 Counts of Confinement of Abandonment of Animals. The crimes
PRESS RELEASE: Fred Donaldson
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Fred Donaldson was sentenced to 20½ years in prison for a December 14, 2025, DUI crash that killed a North Florida couple returning home from a family cruise. The crash occurred on I‑75 near mile marker 203. The Honorable Judge Padar presided over
