For some individuals, starting a business is a dream come true. As anyone who has been through this process can likely attest, there are many components that must be addressed to even get the business off the ground. In a previous post, we discussed one of those...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: February 2015
U.S. Supreme Court considers felon’s firearm possession rights
Recently we posted about a decision of the Florida Supreme Court which would allow a convicted felon to use a firearm for self-defense under the state's "stand your ground" rule. Now, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the case of a Florida man, regarding the...
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments over definition of sex
Can an act of consensual sex constitute a felony under Florida law? That is the question that the Florida Supreme Court considered recently in a case involving two men who engaged in sex, one of whom was HIV-positive and failed to warn his partner in advance of his...
Online travel businesses merge
As the internet has grown in popularity, people rely more and more upon it to accomplish tasks in their lives. This includes bypassing travel agents to plan trips using online websites. Two of the most used sites over the course of the last decade are Expedia and...
How does Florida define the crime of arson?
Florida law covers two types of Arson: first degree and second degree. Both variants are felonies with the severity of degree of the felony matching the severity of the act of arson itself.It is possible to commit arson against almost any kind of structure located on...
The truth about field sobriety tests
If you had a few drinks before getting behind the wheel of your car, being stopped by a police officer can be the beginning of a nightmare. The penalties for operating under the influence in Florida can include fines, license suspension or revocation, and...
The role of the grand jury in Florida felonies
It is probably safe to say that the average person in Tampa would be able to give a pretty accurate response if asked to describe the role played by trial jurors in a case involving a felony charge. If nothing else, most people have watched enough crime dramas on...
Domestic violence is defined broadly under Florida law
Charges of domestic violence are extremely serious and can lead to severe consequences both within the criminal justice system and collaterally. The criminal consequences of a domestic violence charge can include arrest, jail time, fines and community service. The...