OUR MISSION
The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Office of the State Attorney is committed to ensuring that our community is protected by pursuing vigorous and fair prosecution of criminal offenders, by seeking justice, safeguarding the innocent and advocating for the rights of all victims. We will seek truth and justice in a professional manner, while maintaining the highest ethical standards.
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE: Cory Garries
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced thatCory Garries, was convicted last night of 5 Counts of Sexual Battery with a Deadly Weapon, 2 Counts of Kidnapping with a Weapon, Burglary with Assault or Battery, and Aggravated Assault. The jury trial was held at the Sarasota County Courthouse from 09/02/25 – 09/08/25
PRESS RELEASE: Tiffany Denyse Young
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Tiffany Denyse Young was sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison followed by 15 years of Probation in Manatee County Case No. 2023CF001208AX and 2023CF001462AX. Ms. Young had previously entered a No Contest plea on May 02, 2025 to 2 Counts of
PRESS RELEASE: Eddie Lee Smith III
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Eddie Lee Smith III was convicted after jury trial of Murder In The Second Degree With A Weapon. The crime was committed on 12/21/2022 and investigated by Arcadia Police Department. The trial was held at the Desoto County Courthouse on August 11 &
