Florida’s self defense laws have been in the national news a few times over the past several years. Many misconceptions have arisen as a result, and the laws themselves are not as clear cut as some may believe them to be. Here’s what you need to know about the...
Robbery in Florida is a quite common criminal charge that manifests itself in many different situations. Although several different degrees of severity exist for robbery charges in Florida, all of them are felonies, and all of them carry with them quite severe...
If a federal court convicts you of a criminal charge, you may face a variety of penalties. You likely know you face time in prison, but are you aware the government may also seize your assets? According to the US Department of Justice, the government uses asset...
Thanks to the stress and isolation of the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns, domestic violence prosecutions have spiked over the past year. Florida law utilizes both criminal and civil remedies for domestic violence, but the focus in this article will be the...
The laws of criminal trespass in Florida frequently come into play alongside other serious criminal charges. Although it is not a felony in most cases, criminal trespass is often charged with other felonies at the same time, and it can be a felony itself under...
Whether it be a sporty and exotic foreign car or a run-of-the-mill domestic sedan, taking away a car that is not yours is a crime in Florida. Car theft is a significant problem in the Tampa Bay area, and many people are prosecuted under Florida laws for car...
Organizations, agencies and businesses that receive federal grants have certain responsibilities. According to Grants.gov, these include accounting for costs and justifying expenditures to show that grant fraud has not taken place. Grant fraud, in its broadest...
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...
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...
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...
