Parents expect their children to learn a few lessons the hard way when they move off to college. Young adults who no longer have the constant supervision of parents to guide their daily behavior may engage in reckless actions or at least make some very questionable...
Fraud is the deliberate intent to unlawfully deceive a victim while gaining something or denying the victim their basic rights. Some of the more common forms of fraud include tax fraud, security fraud, disability fraud and bankruptcy fraud. These fraudulent activities...
A vacation in Florida may be just what the doctor ordered if your stress levels get too high. Hitting the beach, visiting amusement parks or going out for an upscale meal could all help you relax and unwind. Unfortunately, people often go too far in their attempts to...
Drug possession in Florida typically involves an arrest and charge if someone is caught with drugs on them. However, if drugs are found in a car, in a home or somewhere else, then there may be a possible constructive possession charge. If this is the first time you’ve...
In Florida, the death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is still a possible penalty for heinous crimes. Usually, only capital murder charges can lead to the death penalty, and even then, it isn’t often used to penalize someone convicted for murder. The death...
Predictive policing is a controversial process by which arrest data is entered into a computer. This data tells the computer where arrests have happened, what those arrests were for and other details of this nature. The computer then looks at the historical data and...
The Miranda Warning is one of the best-known legal protections for criminal defendants. It is also one of the most misunderstood. People frequently misinterpret and misunderstand their Miranda rights, sometimes with dire consequences for their criminal cases. If you...
You would never dream of stealing from your employer or any of the company's clients. The idea of writing yourself a check or taking money from the petty cash drawer may offend your sense of personal ethics. You would never void transactions to pocket the cash or...
If you are caught shoplifting in Florida, you could face serious penalties. While many people think that shoplifting isn’t a serious crime, the reality is that you could face either a misdemeanor or felony for committing this act. The kinds of penalties you will face...
You probably have some knowledge about the Breathalyzer test, which is the test used to determine if someone has alcohol on their breath during a traffic stop. The police use these tests to gather evidence to show that someone is driving while impaired. They may also...
