Thanks to multiple incidents in recent years, America takes every bomb and shooting threat seriously. A real threat can cost people’s lives and sow fear within a community, which is why law enforcement acts swiftly to deter the violent act and mitigate damage. But...
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From abused to abuser: what to do when you are accused of domestic violence
Domestic violence often involves a power play between the people in the relationship. When the abuser has the upper hand in the relationship, they can easily manipulate their victim. They can also paint a different story for the people outside their relationship....
Auto theft in Florida: Severity and sentencing
Theft is a punishable offense in Florida, with the penalties based on the total value of the items stolen. So, what happens if someone steals a motor vehicle? Because motor vehicles cost much money, stealing one is a graver offense than regular petty theft. If you...
Is marijuana legal in Florida?
Medical research has proven that marijuana does have potential health benefits. The problem is that it is still a highly addictive substance. Medical marijuana has been legal in Florida since 2016. Recreational marijuana, on the other hand, is still illegal....
Theft in times of unrest: The legal consequences of stealing during riots
Riots and other similar forms of civil disobedience can bring out the worst in people. Civil unrest can quickly turn violent, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement. But violence isn’t the only thing that can happen during rioting. When riots occur, there’s...
Why people make false domestic violence claims
It's not uncommon for couples to have heated arguments throughout their relationships. However, in some cases, those arguments cause hurt feelings that can't be overcome, which results in a trip to a Florida divorce court. Feelings of hurt or resentment may be enough...
Understanding prescription drug offenses in Florida
Controlled substances are drugs or chemicals that are heavily regulated by both federal and state governments due to their potential for abuse. Most illicit drugs are controlled substances. However, governments have also identified certain prescription medications as...
What is kleptomania?
Thieves usually have a reason for doing it and plan ahead before they start. A person with kleptomania, however, often does not think things through before stealing. Instead, they take things belonging to someone else due to compulsive urges. Unfortunately, because...
Teenage joyrides are a threat to your child’s future
Teenagers, much to the horror of parents like you, are more open to taking risks in an effort to satisfy their thirst for adventure and fit in with their peers. Joyriding, or teen auto theft, ranks among the most common juvenile crimes in Florida. However, there’s...
Purchasing firearms – should you follow the mandatory waiting period?
While Florida doesn’t require gun owners to have a permit before purchasing a firearm, the state has a mandatory waiting period. This means that a gun buyer must wait for three days – excluding weekends and legal holidays – between their purchase of the weapon and its...