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...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2021
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...
What your teens (and tweens) need to know about sexting
For many parents, simply the thought of their adolescent and teenage children sexting with other kids leaves them squeamish. But while your son or daughter will always be your little baby, the truth is that your kids are growing up and maturing sexually. The fact that...
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...
Florida looks into legalizing recreational marijuana
Right now in Florida, marijuana is not legal for recreational use. However, that could be changing soon. The state is struggling to balance its budget, so officials are starting to look into methods to bring in more revenue. One of those options is to legalize and tax...
Yes, using someone else’s medications can lead to drug charges
You may have taken a few pills of a medication your friend or family member is on just to try them out. You might have run out of your own that are the same and took a couple until you could get your own refill. Whatever the reason was that you took someone else’s...
Don’t lose your reputation due to a DUI
As a person with a good job, an impressive income, good relationships and who is a respected member of your community, you may not realize the importance of your reputation until you lose it. The way that you are thought of in your community, whether your place of...