Legal Question in Entertainment Law in Florida

Re: Celebrity Mugshots

You should consult an attorney before you try this. On the one hand, the mugshot is in the public record, and the celebrity is a public figure, which leans toward the argument that you should be able to republish and distribute exerts from public documents about the public figures. On the other hand, profiting from the sales and distribution of someone else's likeness could lead to an action for theft of publicity or misappropriation of likeness. Your best bet is to discuss you business plan with an attorney before you do anything.