A false sexual abuse accusation is a serious matter and can affect all aspects of your life. It is natural to feel overwhelmed once you face these allegations, but remember that you have rights and may take legal steps to counter or question these claims. Crucial...
Cocaine is a substance that stimulates the reward pathway in a person's brain, creating intense feelings of happiness. However, the illegal drug also has a high risk of causing substance addiction and dangerous health issues. It’s no wonder that cocaine is classified...
In the Sunshine State, drug possession charges can result in serious consequences, including hefty fines and jail time. However, the legal definition of “possession” can be a bit murky. If you have been accused of possession, did you have the drugs directly on you, or...
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...