Most Americans are familiar with the term “Ponzi scheme,” even if they are not entirely sure what the term refers to. At any rate, the name Ponzi likely evokes pictures of fraud in your mind. Of course, anybody can pull off a simple sleight-of-hand trick, but not...
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Month: December 2020
The Reid interrogation method has 3 parts
If you are a fan of television police dramas, you have probably seen actors play the good cop and bad cop roles during a pretend interrogation. While actors may take certain artistic liberties that differ considerably from reality, they are demonstrating the Reid...
Spreading Coronavirus May Be A Crime In Florida
As the United States finds itself in the throes of a second wave of novel coronavirus infections, several jurisdictions have been forced to address the question of the criminality of intentionally or recklessly spreading COVID-19 to others. Intentionally spreading a...
COVID-19 Quarantine Leads To Sharp Rise In Sexual Crimes In Florida
Much of our world has changed this year since quarantines resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic went into effect this spring. Just as our way of life has been greatly altered this year, so too has the pattern of criminal behavior. Among the crimes that have increased...
What are the issues with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act is one of the many federal laws aimed towards policing computer usage and preventing fraud and abuse. While it has been around for a while, there are many who feel it has outlived its usefulness and it is time for an overhaul. ...
A history of fentanyl and the law
Fentanyl is one of the most addictive drugs available. It's also one of the deadliest. Here in Florida, officials blamed opioids for 3,189 overdose deaths in 2018. Of those, 2,091 were caused by fentanyl. Because fentanyl is up to 100 times more powerful than...
Several Common Crimes See Spike At Christmastime
The holidays are upon us, and along with Christmas trees and candy canes comes a change in common crimes committed by common criminals. Grab a cup of egg nog and join us around the fireplace as we examine some of the more common crimes in the holiday season. Driving...
