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Every January, several new laws passed in the previous session of the Florida legislature go into effect. One of the more far-reaching laws that is now enforceable is one named after a Central Florida murder victim and will affect every apartment complex in the state....
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...
Federal law enforcement has several tools at its disposal for combating organized crime. Perhaps the most powerful tool it has is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Here’s what you need to know about the Federal RICO Act if you find...
Although the general public typically uses the phrases “sexual predator” and “sexual offender,” Florida laws recognize a difference between the two terms. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between sexual predators and sexual offenders in Florida....
The insanity defense is an often-used trope in legal dramas, and it frequently makes the news when it is used in Florida and elsewhere. However, there is a good bit of nuance surrounding the use of the insanity defense in Florida that the media frequently does not...
Federal drug offenses have unique circumstances in comparison with other violations. Penalties for federal crimes tend to be more severe than those that state courts levy. When an individual runs afoul of the law in a federal drug case, the person rightly wonders if...
As we discussed last week, Florida’s appellate process is not nearly as visible to the general public as the trial courts are, but they are no less important. Here’s what you need to know about the appellate process in the state of Florida. Once the appellant has...
Although the activities of trial courts in Florida tend to be the most visible, there are higher courts that may review a case and make important decisions that affect its participants. Following is a discussion of what you need to know about Florida’s appellate...
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...
Last week we looked at the process of charging individuals with crimes from arrest through the prosecutor’s part in the process. This week we will finish the discussion of the process, starting with the grand jury. Grand Jury When the prosecutor decides to go forward...
