Fraga, Michael Anthony has been arrested multiple times over the past decade, yet continues to be released with little to no consequence, exposing the failures of the judicial system in holding repeat offenders accountable. His lengthy record includes numerous serious charges, yet many of these cases have either been dismissed, transferred, or resulted in probation, allowing him to return to the streets.
A Breakdown of His Criminal History:
- Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle (GRD THEFT/3D) (October 2019): Despite the gravity of grand theft, which involves the unlawful taking of a vehicle worth thousands of dollars, he was released on just $50 bail, and no further action was taken.
- Grand Theft (G TFT 3D) (January 2019): Another charge for grand theft, which could have led to a felony conviction, resulted in no significant action, highlighting a pattern of leniency.
- Burglary of an Unoccupied Dwelling (BURGLARY/UNOCC DWELL) (May 2014, August 2013, and May 2011): Burglary, a serious felony that involves unlawfully entering someone’s property, was repeatedly dismissed, transferred, or led to probation. These incidents include:
- A 2014 arrest where he was released on $50 bail.
- A 2013 burglary charge that was ultimately dismissed.
- A 2011 charge for breaking into an unoccupied dwelling that led to no significant action.
- Fraudulent Use of Identification (ID/USE/POSS/FRAUD) (January 2013): In a case involving the misuse of someone else’s identity, a crime that could have led to felony charges, the case was dismissed.
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (December 2020): Despite being a public safety risk, this case was dismissed without penalty, continuing the cycle of no meaningful consequences.
This individual’s repeated arrests for grand theft and burglary—serious felonies that would normally result in prison time—were either dismissed or resulted in probation. Even when he violated probation, the system failed to hold him accountable. For instance, a grand theft charge in 2019 ended with no action, despite a probation violation on record.
The courts have consistently taken a lenient approach, allowing him to avoid the legal consequences for crimes such as grand theft and burglary. Each case, whether it involved taking vehicles or breaking into homes, underscores the judicial system’s failure to impose proper penalties for repeated offenses.
As this case demonstrates, judges in Florida must take a closer look at the impact of repeatedly releasing individuals with such extensive criminal records. Failing to do so only enables repeat offenders to continue their behavior unchecked.