What constitutes "self defense" can vary from state to state. Florida is one state that does not impose on people a duty to retreat if they feel seriously threatened with harm by another; put another way, this state allows you to "stand your ground" in the act of...
People can have different degrees of involvement in crimes. Consider a scenario in which a group of people participates in various ways in robbing a jewelry store. One person pretends to be a customer before the event, and determines what kind of security the store...
State and federal agencies are involved in many different phases of the evolution of a Nevada business. Governments have a hand in everything from the genesis of a start-up to mergers and acquisitions of established businesses. For instance, the Federal Communications...
There is a saying among attorneys that "The devil is in the details." Sometimes this can refer to the need to carefully read a statute, regulation or court case; the failure to properly understand how the law works can lead to unfortunate consequences for the client...
A plan for a business is an expanded idea. Investors don't want to hear you are going to open the sixth pizza shop in Clark -- they're going to want to know why anyone would buy pizza from you rather than your five existing competitors. A lot of Nevada entrepreneurs...
Shoplifting is one of those crimes that people view as a minor, non-violent criminal offense. Unlike an armed robbery that brings to mind violence and threats of imminent physical harm, taking a 12-pack of beer from a convenience store without paying for it might not...
Drug charges usually come about as a result of a police investigation and may include use of a search warrant to conduct a search and seizure of evidence. Rarely are police contacted by people seeking their help to complete drug offenses that have gone bad. Just such...
Possession of drugs with intent to distribute is a serious criminal offense in Hillsborough County. It is a third degree felony that could result in a prison sentence for up to five years and a fine up to $5,000. If the amount of drugs you have in your possession...
To succeed most businesses need to change and grow. These changes can take multiple forms depending on what type of business it is and the specific circumstances it finds that it is facing. In some situations the best way for a business to proceed is to merge with...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense, and prosecutors and courts in Florida treat it accordingly. Punishments upon conviction can include fines, driver's license suspension, and even time in jail. If you find yourself facing a DUC charge, you might...