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Being arrested is never fun. Although an arrest by itself isn’t necessarily a life-altering event, it is usually an event fraught with fear and uncertainty. However, a little knowledge may help to make being arrested in Florida a little less frightening. Here’s what...
Just as nearly every other jurisdiction on Earth, Florida has laws that penalize theft. Although the subject may seem somewhat straightforward, there are certain nuances to Florida’s laws against theft. Here’s what you need to know if you are ever charged with theft...
By definition, drug trafficking involves importing, transporting or selling illegal drugs and controlled substances. Another common name for trafficking is distribution. Most drug trafficking cases involve controlled substances like heroin, cocaine and prescription...
Gambling is an activity regulated by Florida law, though likely few Floridians are probably aware that their private wager on Saturday’s football game is a violation of those laws. This is what you need to know about the laws that govern gambling in the state of...
Florida has some quite stringent laws regulating telemarketing and punishing telemarketing fraud. Although many prosecutions for telemarketing fraud are conducted by Federal authorities, Florida has laws of its own that regulate how telemarketers operating in the...
Possessing or producing child pornography is a quite serious offense in Florida. As with all other jurisdictions in the United States, involvement in child pornography in Florida is penalized by significant fines and prison time. The following is what you need to know...
Vandalism is a serious crime in Florida. Although it is sometimes seen as a relatively harmless crime, acts of vandalism in Florida can cost thousands of dollars to repair and result in several years in prison. Here’s what you need to know if you find yourself charged...
Almost every criminal offense in the state of Florida is limited in the time between the offense and the last possible time in which the state can prosecute a defendant for that offense. Florida’s statute of limitations for criminal offenses is a very important aspect...
The laws in Florida defining and prosecuting voluntary manslaughter are complex. Though many Floridians profess a knowledge of what does and does not constitute voluntary manslaughter, the issue is frequently more nuanced than most laypeople realize. Here’s what you...
Possession and use of heroin is a serious offense in Florida. Each year scores of Floridians are arrested, charged, and imprisoned for possession, trafficking, or selling heroin in Florida. Below is what you need to know if you find yourself charged with a heroin...
