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The ideal outcome for a criminal case is convicting the guilty and clearing the innocent. However, injustices still occur through wrongful convictions or when the person declared guilty turns out to be factually innocent of the charges. There were 143 exonerations...
Sexual battery is one of the most deplorable crimes anyone can commit, and Florida has severe punishments for those convicted of this felony offense. The penalties are based on factors such as the ages of the offender and the victim, whether physical force or a weapon...
The recent arrest of a Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputy illustrates how devastating battery charges can be even for someone who is an upstanding citizen or has a spotless criminal record. According to news reports, Pasco County officials arrested the deputy after...
There are several reasons why a credit card has an expiration date. Years of use can wear down the magnetic strips and security chips inside cards, so banks offer to issue replacements. Likewise, there could be different explanations for why a bank would revoke a...
Regardless of the specific criminal charges you’re facing, there’s a good chance that there’s going to be contradictory testimony when evidence is presented. This can make it challenging for the judge or jury to parse out the truth, resulting in a lot of uncertainty...
When someone is formally charged with a crime, the court may set a financial bond, known as bail, as a condition of release. While bail serves the purpose of ensuring the defendant's appearance in court, excessively high bail amounts can create significant challenges....
United States citizens have the right to free speech. This essentially means that the government cannot put someone in jail simply because they have opinions. People often take this right for granted today, but it was a major step forward at the time of the nation’s...
Domestic violence is a serious issue affecting many families throughout the United States. Florida operates under the preferred arrest policy when concerning domestic violence. Law enforcement officers must make an arrest even after receiving just a single accusation....
Most U.S. states have laws that prohibit drivers from having an open container of alcohol with them while inside a vehicle. For the most part, these open container laws are straightforward: it’s illegal to have a container filled with an alcoholic beverage anywhere...
The internet holds immense power that can make anyone’s life better. But when used excessively, it can lead to devastating outcomes. Our increased exposure to computers and other technological devices in recent decades has opened another way for people to abuse them...