Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer - Gator Bait?

By Nick Dorsten, Esq.

From the Tampa Bay website, an oldie but goodie about a few members of the University of Florida basketball team that got in a bit of trouble...

GAINESVILLE — Florida basketball players Cody Larson and Erik Murphy each face felony burglary charges stemming from their arrest early Sunday morning in St. Augustine. They have been released on bail.

Joshua Adel, who identified himself as a team manager, was charged with principal to burglary. He reportedly told police he was a lookout.

According to the police report, Larson and Murphy went into Scarlett O'Hara's Bar and Restaurant around 2 a.m. Sunday, claiming they had lost a wallet. Police said the men tried to get close to an employee who was counting money from the night.

Bouncers then told Larson and Murphy to leave. Moments later, according to the report, they saw the men breaking into a co-worker's car across the street. Murphy, a sophomore, was a reserve forward this past season. Larson was redshirted.

It is unknown at this time what will happen with the players. Athletically, there careers may be over. They may also be kicked out of school. Legally, they may be facing burglary or robbery charges with a sentence ranging from probation to a state prison sentence!

Have you been arrested on burglary or robbery charges? Then the Pinellas, Florida based Blake & Dorsten, P.A. Pinellas criminal defense lawyers are at your service.

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