When famous people’s intimate videos or photos appear on the internet, there are sometimes suspicions of a publicity stunt. Yet, in most cases, whether the person is famous or not, there is a more sinister explanation or a misunderstanding. Revenge porn has been...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2021
Can you get in trouble for possessing legal opioids?
For the most part, you cannot be arrested for possessing opioids that have been prescribed to you. That doesn’t mean that you can’t ever be arrested, though. There are times when being in possession of opioids, even when legal, can still work against you. Here are two...
Revenge porn carries serious penalties in Florida
How a drug conviction could affect your life forever
Once a judge or jury convicts you of a crime, it remains on your permanent record. While it's possible to petition to court to potentially have some charges expunged, there's no guarantee that a judge will approve such a request. Any conviction on your record for...
How can “drug court” help defendants who are also addicts?
For some individuals, the need to obtain drugs to support their addiction is the most pressing matter in their life. This may lead them to do things that are uncharacteristic -- things like stealing or even selling drugs to others to get the money for their habit....
Deadly force in self-defense: When is it legally justified?
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...
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...
Arrested for marijuana possession in Florida? Explore these possible defenses
As marijuana laws relax across the nation, many Tampa, Florida residents mistakenly believe that possessing drugs is no longer a severe offense in the state. For example, many residents believe it is now legal to have small amounts of marijuana. Unfortunately, this is...
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...