Month: July 2019

Can your teen go to jail for petty theft?

On Behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Jul 30, 2019 | Juvenile Crimes

Florida law defines theft as the unauthorized taking of someone else's property. Per Florida law, theft can take many forms, including larceny, misappropriation, conversion, stealing and other property crimes. The law further breaks down theft crimes into two...

Is graffiti illegal in Florida?

On Behalf of Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. | Jul 24, 2019 | Theft & Property Crimes

Many people call graffiti "art," but Florida lawmakers are not among them. Florida law categorizes graffiti as vandalism and though it may seem like a harmless enough offense, it costs business owners an average of $3,370 per year. To offset this cost, business owners...