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Theft is an offense where the penalties a convicted person faces depend on several factors, mainly the value of the money or items involved in the offense. In Florida, however, stealing from elderly individuals aged 65 and older further enhances the penalties one...
Law-abiding gun owners are expected to be responsible for the way they use their firearms. Although Florida allows the permitless ownership of firearms, gun owners must still respect rules such as the prohibition on open carry. Another rule gun owners in the state...
Assault, as defined by Florida law, is an intentional threat – either through words or action – to commit violence against another. Normally, this is a misdemeanor offense. But there’s an even more serious form of assault that Florida treats more seriously: aggravated...
People generally have the right to act in self-defense when they are at risk of imminent criminal activity. Those who fear for their safety due to the conduct or threats of another party can potentially engage in acts of physical violence with the intention of...
The digital age has brought convenience but also opened a pathway for harmful activities like “revenge porn.” This term refers to the non-consensual sharing or posting of explicit private images or videos of an ex-partner, commonly through social media. This problem...
Florida's approach to the open carry of weapons is strict, with the state generally prohibiting the practice. But at the same time, the state issues concealed weapon licenses to eligible residents. So, what happens if a person with a concealed carry permit decides to...
Although those arrested for minor criminal offenses hope for lenient treatment, they often face exactly the opposite in the Florida criminal justice system. Florida prosecutors often take a relatively aggressive approach to criminal charges. They may bring multiple...
To face driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Florida, your blood alcohol content (BAC) level has to be at least .08%. However, there’s more than one way to get intoxicated apart from alcohol. Certain drugs and controlled substances can also impair a driver’s...
Shoplifting may not be a new crime, but it has been making the headlines lately. Whether the news outlets are overblowing this supposed “crime wave” or not, there’s no denying that shoplifting is illegal in all U.S. states. Florida is no exception; there are grave...
As cases of online identity theft rise in Florida, law enforcement moves to intensify its efforts to track down and apprehend culprits. Cases involving high amounts of money are more likely to gain their focus. Between these arrests, sometimes innocent individuals are...