People who have an arrest or criminal charge for theft will then have a criminal record, even if they do not receive a conviction. As a result, when employers, landlords and others run a background check, they will discover the record, which could result in lost...
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Talk to your kids about cyberbullying
As a parent, you want your kids to have a bright future. In addition to legal consequences, a conviction for a criminal offense may follow the young ones in your family for the rest of their lives. While it may seem less serious than other criminal offenses,...
What are some barriers to employment after a felony conviction?
A felony conviction on your criminal record can result in many negative consequences beyond the sentence the court hands down. One area where it can have a huge impact is employment. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a felony conviction can...
26-year-old dead after petty theft becomes armed robbery
Even if no violence occurs, Florida courts might charge a person with a forcible felony if any use of force or weaponry comes into play. These sorts of charges are serious and may affect an alleged suspect's future for years ahead. If they have years ahead. The Tampa...
What are the penalties for mail fraud?
Florida treats felony crimes seriously. If convicted of one, you could find yourself dealing with penalties harsh enough to derail your life and career path. This also applies to charges involving mail fraud, which the state considers a felony. But what are the exact...
Is domestic violence a felony in FL?
The short answer to this question is that it depends. It is possible for domestic violence charges in Florida to become felonies, but they do not in all cases. In order to understand when domestic violence in Florida is a felony and when it is not requires...
Motivations behind false allegations of domestic violence
A false allegation of domestic violence by someone you are, or have been, close to can turn your life upside-down. Law enforcement has an obligation to take all such allegations seriously, investigate them thoroughly and make any necessary arrests on the basis of the...
The fallout of false domestic abuse allegations
Finding yourself slapped with a domestic abuse charge may cause a ripple effect. Even if the claim is baseless, the blow it makes to your personal and professional life may linger. The police and the court take domestic abuse allegations seriously. The burden of...
What do you do with leftover medication?
Because of the widespread distribution of prescription medications for illicit purposes in Broward County, authorities have cracked down on the possession of these drugs by people not authorized to have them. This means that you could face charges even if you have...
How can I talk to my teen about shoplifting?
Teen shoplifting is a bigger issue than it might seem. While in the past teenage retail theft was considered a minor transgression, these days it can have serious consequences. Depending on the value of the object stolen, your child may face time in a juvenile...