South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Jeffrey Lee Ervin, 21, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer and one count each of obstructing or opposing an officer with violence, carrying a concealed firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The Hillsborough County Sheriff involved was not injured and is doing fine. Paulo Santos-Rizzo, the 3 year veteran for the sheriffs office, was shot at 4am while establishing a perimeter during an investigation of 2 people reportedly breaking in cars. The suspect fled after being spotted by a K-9 handler. During the pursuit, the suspect Ervin shot at police, striking the rearview mirror area of the officer’s vehicle, nearly hitting his head with the bullet. There was no return fire and the suspect was quickly apprehended. A severe and swift trial is in order for this repeat offender, with his last arrest being in July 2008 stemming from an aggravated assault incident involving a pellet gun and a violation of probation.
South Florida criminal defense lawyer Ralph Behr has 33 years of experience in criminal law and casework that he is ready to share with you. Call today to set up for free consultation personally with Mr. Behr. After discussing the details of your case, Attorney Behr will then lead you step by step through what should be done and how proceedings will probably take place. Having a lawyer with experience, efficiency, and eagerness to work with you is rare; so don’t wait one more day. Call his law offices in Fort Lauderdale.