It is many people’s worst nightmare, but it happens: you had a great weekend with the person you love. Next, they are accusing you of date rape. And before you can wrap your mind around it, everyone (from your family to friends and co-workers) knows about it. In fact,...
Laws regarding firearms stir strong feelings among a great many people. They’re among the most hotly debated laws in the country. That can make things confusing for those who want to be law-abiding gun owners. Right now, the law that raised the minimum age for...
Florida law may not allow for the use of recreational marijuana, as many other states now do. But it does allow for the use of medical marijuana. Those who have a qualifying condition can get a medical marijuana card and use it to treat their symptoms. What you may be...
If you are facing violent action from another individual, you do have a right to defend yourself. Self-defense can be used to protect you, your family or another individual who is in danger. Essentially, the person who is not the aggressor is allowed to use force if...
Maybe your mother strained her back at work or your father twisted his knee doing the gardening. It seems harmless enough to give them a few leftover painkillers from when you had surgery on your wrist a few months ago or to share a few muscle relaxers with them until...
The drug fentanyl was first viewed as a means of making pain management more cost-effective for patients with serious medical issues. While doctors do prescribe this powerful synthetic opioid to those with severe pain, the drug has also become a bane of law...
Given that the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives some pretty broad protections, most people are justified in believing that their homes really are their castles – and the police can’t search them without a warrant. However, what about your trash? You may...
You have a right to defend yourself against imminent danger to your life or well-being. Therefore, you are justified to use force to protect yourself when someone attacks you or puts you in fear for your safety. That said, a self-defense claim must meet specific...
If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, understanding what sentence you could face is crucial. You cannot afford to rely on what the prosecution tells you. They may try to convince you to take a plea deal by telling you that, if you don’t accept, they will...
Technology is capable of changing far more quickly than the law. However, eventually, laws do catch up. Cyberharassment laws are now common across the country. Harassment, including threats, via email, social media and elsewhere on the internet has become all too...