Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
An interesting story in today’s St. Pete Times highlights the life, or lack thereof, of Teddy Braden, the former gang member turned blogger that blogs from the Pinellas County Jail.
Braden, who is in the Pinellas County Jail on Drug Charges, blogs with the help of his mother — who takes his notes and letters and posts them online at: teeninjail.blogspot.comBraden, who was arrested for the first time at age 13, has a Juvenile record consisting of various Drug Charges and a Residential Burglary. As an adult, he has been locked up for doing drugs, selling drugs, Grand Theft, Burglary and now Drug Trafficking.
In one of Braden’s blog posts he states that “One of my biggest regrets is joining a gang.” The quote sits below a picture of Braden, wearing a red t-shirt, hat and bandana, while throwing up a “B” (a noted gang hand sign for the Bloods). However, something about this photo tells me that Braden would not survive, on the streets, for very long.
The Blake & Dorsten, P.A. in Clearwater handles both Juvenile and Adult Drug Charges and Crimes of Violence. If you or a friend or family member has been arrested, the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. is on your side.
Please contact attorney Nicholas J. Dorsten, Esq. at 727.286.6141 or visit www.blakedorstenlaw.com for more information.