Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Blog
Authorities in Weston are tracking down leads trying to find a suspected light-fingered woman with a penchant for long skirts. 
According to the Sun Sentinel, the woman first appeared on law enforcement radar last year, when she reportedly heisted some $1,000 up or into her flowing, floral skirt. Now, almost exactly a year later, the same woman – accompanied by the same man – reportedly returned to the same store. This time, she had on a different skirt, but the technique was the same. The value of the goods taken this time, police say, was $400.
The dollar amounts are important in these situations because when it comes to Florida theft cases, the severity of the charge will depend on the amount stolen. Continue reading
