This post will examine in general terms how under Florida law a juvenile charged with the commission of a crime can be tried as an adult. You may be aware of the recent news story about a 16-year-old criminal suspect who might ordinarily be subject to the system of...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Month: July 2015
When mergers and acquisitions involve the U.S. government
The federal government wants a say when two Nevada companies join forces or one business acquires another. The U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission review mergers and acquisitions. The agencies' chief concerns are about the effects of these business...
Being accused of theft can be easier than you think
Theft crimes vary in Florida. They range from the relatively minor, such as petit theft or shoplifting, to the potentially serious – as measured by the potential for felony-level prison sentences and fines – such as grand theft. The degree of seriousness depends in...
At-home business owners: Got insurance?
Unless you have tremendous financial backing, building a Nevada business can be an exercise in frugality. Entrepreneurs behind start-up companies want to spend money on things that create secure business foundations. The list of necessary items grows longer by the...
Trial tactics in drunk driving defense
The defense against charges of drunk driving begins well before trial, and includes gathering information through informal and formal means. What the defense attorney learns during pretrial preparation becomes important in determining what approaches to use when...
Who has the burden of proof in “stand your ground” cases?
What constitutes "self defense" can vary from state to state. Florida is one state that does not impose on people a duty to retreat if they feel seriously threatened with harm by another; put another way, this state allows you to "stand your ground" in the act of...
What does “aiding and abetting” mean under Florida law?
People can have different degrees of involvement in crimes. Consider a scenario in which a group of people participates in various ways in robbing a jewelry store. One person pretends to be a customer before the event, and determines what kind of security the store...
What is the FCC’s role in a proposed merger?
State and federal agencies are involved in many different phases of the evolution of a Nevada business. Governments have a hand in everything from the genesis of a start-up to mergers and acquisitions of established businesses. For instance, the Federal Communications...