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If you are facing federal criminal charges, you are in good company. After all, federal prosecutors bring criminal charges against thousands of Americans every single year. Most criminal prosecutions end with plea deals, though. According to reporting from NPR, 98% of...
Federal drug charges come with steep consequences, but there are a number of aggravating circumstances that can harshen the potential penalties against you. One situation that can increase the gravity of your charges is if you stand accused of participating in a drug...
In Florida, a defendant charged with a crime in criminal court may respond to those charges in a variety of ways. Here’s what you need to know about pleading in a criminal law case if you should ever find yourself facing criminal charges in Florida. Basics In Florida,...
There is no doubt that a federal drug trafficking conviction results in serious penalties. Not only do you face a minimum 10-year federal prison sentence, but also a $5 million fine and forfeiture of any of your assets directly related to the crime. Per the U.S....
The Bill of Rights guarantees Americans the right to not be subject to cruel and unusual punishment. But what does the term “cruel and unusual” mean? Today we shall explore the right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment in Florida and what you need to know if...
Every Floridian is guaranteed to be free from given excessive bail when being held for trial. But what exactly does that mean? The following article will examine the Excessive Bail Clause of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution and what it means for...
Burglary is a felony offense in Florida. Florida Statutes define burglary as "entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein...." In keeping with this definition, Florida classifies burglary under three...
The holidays are a time for family and for reflecting upon the year that is ending and the one that is to come. Unfortunately, the holidays are also a time for shoplifting in Florida, as shopkeepers typically report a rise in the crime around the holidays. According...
Most US jurisdictions have laws relating to indecent exposure, and Florida is no exception. Although the idea behind indecent exposure laws is relatively straightforward, there is still some nuance in the statute that is not necessarily intuitive. What follows...
In the aftermath of natural disasters, it seems as though the area of devastation goes through a period of virtual lawlessness. But does the amount of crime after a natural disaster actually increase? Do only certain crimes increase, or is the entire thing actually...
