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In Florida, exposing one’s own genitals in public is often prosecuted as indecent exposure. The laws surrounding indecent exposure in Florida can be quite complicated and confusing. What follows is a basic overview of Florida’s laws on indecent exposure and what you...
A conviction for a sexual offense can have a serious impact on people's lives. In some situations, people may need to register as sexual offenders. The Florida Legislature says that people have to list themselves on the sexual offender registry if they receive a...
Non-consensual sexual activity is prohibited in Florida, just as it is in every other jurisdiction in the United States. However, there are certain consensual sexual acts that are also illegal in Florida. Though enforcement of laws against consensual sexual activity...
White collar crime comes in many different forms in Florida. Among the more complicated varieties are pyramid schemes and Ponzi schemes. In this article we hope to give you everything you need to know if you are charged with running a pyramid scheme or a Ponzi scheme...
Insurance fraud in Florida is perennially a major concern, and scores of Floridians find themselves charged with insurance fraud in Florida courts. What follows is a brief synopsis of insurance fraud laws in Florida and what you need to know if you find yourself...
Under current Florida law, people no longer have a "duty to retreat" from any situation where their use of deadly force could save their lives or the life of others or prevent serious bodily harm. Florida's "stand your ground" law expanded the "castle doctrine" to...
Cultivating or manufacturing certain drugs in Florida is illegal, and many Floridians have faced prosecution and serious penalties for possessing even small amounts of an illegal drug. Following is what you need to know if you ever find yourself charged with...
Money laundering in Florida is a serious issue. Due to its position as a prime corridor for illegal drugs, money laundering is a major concern for law enforcement on all levels in Florida. What follows is a brief overview of Florida’s money laundering laws and...
In Florida, resisting arrest is a charge commonly paired with other criminal charges for many defendants. The laws surrounding resisting arrest in Florida are somewhat nuanced, which means you are well advised to enlist the aid of competent counsel if you ever find...
Among the more common white collar crimes in Florida is the crime of extortion, which is also known as blackmail. Though it may seem straightforward, there is some nuance to the Florida crime of extortion. Following is a brief synopsis of what you need to know about...
