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.
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PRESS RELEASE: Erick Yoel Paz
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Erick Yoel Paz was convicted after jury trial of Manslaughter With A Firearm. The crime was committed on 07/29/2022 and investigated by Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The trial was held at the Manatee County Courthouse on August 17-21, 2026. The crime carries a
PRESS RELEASE: Vincent A Steele
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Vincent A Steele was convicted after jury trial of one count of Attempted Murder In The Second Degree With Firearm; two counts of Attempted Manslaughter with a Firearm, two counts of Attempted Manslaughter of an Unborn Child by injury to the Mother with
PRESS RELEASE: William Mark Colburn, Jr.
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that William Mark Colburn, Jr.was convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell or Deliver in Case #2023CF010910NC and sentenced by Circuit Court Judge Donna Padar to six years in prison followed by two
