Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

is it legal to publish the name and age of a minor that been arrested for a crime in the newspaper?


Asked on 10/25/10, 6:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

I'm not sure so you may want to ask another attorney, but I believe it is legal but most newspaper policies is to not include the name of the minor involved in a crime. However, you will often see minors accused of serious crimes on TV and the newspapers, so that it is why I believe it is still legal.

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Answered on 10/31/10, 7:25 am


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