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Catfishing, a deceptive practice where someone creates a fake online identity to lure others into a relationship, can have serious legal implications for both parties. If things go wrong, the person fooled can sometimes claim ignorance of the other person’s identity....
In the digital age, social media platforms drive communication and connection. However, individuals should be aware that certain actions online have serious legal consequences. Understanding social media behaviors that lead to sex crime charges lets you avoid...
Earlier this month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that removes the requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed firearm. But what does that mean for average Floridians? Here’s what you need to know about Florida’s new firearms law. On...
If a prosecutor charges you with a federal crime, you will probably attend a federal trial. There are a number of stages before getting to trial, including the initial hearing and the discovery stage. If your trial goes into discovery, you should know about your...
In Florida, just like in most other jurisdictions, people who give their bodies for sexual activity for hire are not the only people who can face criminal charges for prostitution. So too can people who solicit or pay for sexual activity. The penalties for paying for...
Stalking is one of the more recent criminal offenses to enter into Florida law. As a result, the elements and punishments for stalking in Florida are not widely know by most Floridians. What follows is what you need to know about stalking in Florida and what you...
The Securities Act of 1933 requires companies offering stocks and bonds to register them with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As noted by Investors.gov, the mandated registration process includes disclosing financial information. The law meets the need of...
Certain federal and state crimes prohibit a person from imitating a document or something valuable in order to defraud somebody of money or property. These crimes fall under the umbrella of forgery. Forging an item is something that can expose you to charges of fraud...
The government uses federal taxes to help fund programs and pay employees. Within the first quarter of a new year, people report income and file a tax return for the prior year to see if they paid according to the laws. The IRS is in charge of federal income tax. When...
Forgery is considered a “white collar” crime that is in essence the act of producing a false legal document or materially altering one with the intent to defraud another. In Florida, doing so is a felony. Basics In Florida, a felony is falsely making, altering,...
