When a person stands accused of domestic violence, their whole world is turned upside down. That's because one moment they may have been having a heated argument with their spouse or significant other in their home, and the next moment, they may find themselves in...
Month: July 2016
New Florida law places limits on civil forfeiture
On July 1, a new law, known as Senate Bill 1044, went into effect in Florida. The law-signed by Gov. Rick Scott on April 1-places limits on civil forfeiture. Civil forfeiture funds are money or property that law enforcement seizes if it suspects these things were...
Two incoming Gator recruits facing felony charges over property damage
It may seem hard to believe, but in roughly six weeks the college football season will officially kick off with Division I schools across the nation taking the first steps toward what they hope will be a winning season. If you have a hard time believing it, consider...
Standing up for the rights of those facing Rx drug charges
When a person suffers some type of serious injury or is diagnosed with an otherwise debilitating medical condition, there's a very good chance that their treating physician will prescribe them some type of narcotic to help manage their pain. As we've seen on seemingly...
How does Florida law view shoplifting? – II
In our last post, we discussed how summertime boredom can bring kids of all ages to area big box stores and shopping malls in search of something to do. We also discussed how this can be problematic, as these young people, perhaps eager for a thrill, can sometimes...
How does Florida law view shoplifting?
While kids of all ages -- from elementary school students to high school students -- can't wait for summer vacation to begin, this enthusiasm can quickly start to wane as the long days leave many with nothing to do. Indeed, many end up heading to local malls or big...
