Everyone knows that, if someone attacks you, you don’t have to submit to the attack without fighting back. But if your self-defense leaves your attacker dead or severely wounded, you might sometimes face legal consequences, depending on the circumstances. How can you...
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DUI checkpoints: are they legal in Florida?
Every so often, usually before a holiday weekend, Tampa-area law enforcement agencies announce that they will be setting up DUI checkpoints. A lot of people get uncomfortable with the idea of the police stopping vehicles and looking for reasons to arrest the drivers....
Confusion can lead to date rape accusations among teenagers
During the last few years, there has been considerable progress toward highlighting the importance of giving explicit consent in any sexual encounter. Yet, many teenagers will still be confused about how this works in a real-life situation. If you are the parent of a...
Could your cameras in your Airbnb get you in trouble?
You decided to rent out your Florida vacation home on Airbnb to generate some extra revenue this season. Naturally, you want to attract the type of guests who will take care of your property and treat it with the respect that you do. With that in mind, you...
How poorly secured internet could lead to child porn charges
Few charges carry the same amount of social stigma as child pornography. Additionally, few offenses that don't directly harm another person carry such serious penalties. Anyone accused of accessing or downloading explicit images or videos of children will face not...
How can a drug charge be dismissed?
If you are part of a traffic stop or are personally stopped by the police, you may be wondering what rights you have. First, note that the officer needs to have a reason for stopping you. In a vehicle, violating a traffic law may give an officer the right to pull you...
Can you bring marijuana into Florida?
Right now, recreational marijuana is illegal in Florida. However, you know well from watching the news that many states have recently legalized it. You feel like Florida is simply lagging behind the times. Can you go to another state where recreational use is legal,...
What is sexual cyberharassment under Florida law?
The internet has brought new ways for people to communicate and interact with one another, and it has also given rise to new ways for people to hurt one another. Lawmakers have had to create entirely new regulations and terminology to govern the way that people behave...
How long do drug charges stay on record?
Criminal penalties are often the main focus of those worried about a pending charge. They think about jail or the inconvenience of probation and worry about what the effect will be on the rest of their lives. The criminal record that comes with a guilty plea or...
What to do if you are falsely accused of sexually assaulting a child
During a bitter custody battle between antagonistic divorcing parents, there can be disturbing accusations of child sexual abuse made by one parent against the other. When you are falsely charged with sexual assault on a child, the fallout can be serious for you. The...
