If you’ve ever been shopping for groceries, odds are you’ve come across or even used a self-checkout machine. They’ve definitely been around for a while and are arguably more convenient for the average shopper looking to buy just a couple things. Recently, though, there has been a concerning increase in the number of thefts taking […]
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If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ve more than likely heard about the indictment of Donald Trump. This is quite literally unprecedented, as no former president in the history of the United States has ever been indicted on criminal charges before. The unique nature of this case has many people wondering what exactly
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To identify suspects, police officers often use something called lineups. Lineups are governed by Florida statute 92.70, also referred to as the Eyewitness Identification Reform Act. There are two types of lineups that are commonly used: live lineups and photographic lineups. Live lineups are when police officers bring multiple subjects into a room and ask
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When you are pulled over by police under suspicion of committing a DUI, taking an intoxilyzer is almost unavoidable. Florida statute 316.1932 requires all drivers to submit to a breath test or else earn an automatic suspension of their driving privilege for a year or more. However, just because you take the intoxilyzer and the
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Making mistakes is a part of life. Sometimes, however, these mistakes can be so severe that they follow you around forever. Even if you haven’t been convicted for a crime, a history of the criminal proceedings still exists in state records. This can be problematic in many aspects of someone’s life, such as applying for a job. Fortunately, there are two remedies available in Florida law: expunction and sealing.
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Arson is one of the most well-known crimes in the United States. Around 39,851 arsons occurred through the United States in 2020 alone. While arson may appear to be as simple as setting something on fire, the truth is that there are more layers of complexity to be considered. In Florida, the crime of arson
Have you ever heard the phrase “think before you speak, because you never know who might be listening”? While it’s certainly true in most situations, it is especially important when it comes to minors. Under Florida law, you can actually be held responsible for a child’s delinquent act even if you didn’t directly help them
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To the layman, manslaughter and murder may sound like they are functionally the same thing. However, these two crimes are actually treated very differently under Florida law. It is important to be aware of their distinctions, as the prosecution must show evidence for completely different issues depending on the charge in question. Manslaughter Florida statute
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1. You could go to jail or prison. All criminal offenses come with a maximum jail or prison sentence. Even for a minor second-degree misdemeanor such as disorderly conduct, a judge could sentence you to two months behind bars. First degree misdemeanors such as DUI or simple battery carry a maximum sentence of up to
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A Construction Worker Faced with Unexpected Legal Issues One Sunday afternoon, Edward was asked by his lovely wife Estell to clean out the garage. Edward is a construction worker, so the garage had become inundated with tools and building supplies that had accumulated over the years. While going through the stacks of boxes, Edward discovered
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