There are two types of assaults: simple assault and aggravated assault. You have probably heard the term aggravated assault frequently on the news. Aggravated assaults are fairly common; according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in 2017 aggravated...
Month: February 2020
Is truancy a crime?
Regular school attendance is important for your child. If he or she misses too may days, then he or she will miss out on important instruction. However, it is not common for truancy to become a criminal matter. Schools take many other actions before going to the...
Florida May Be On the Road to Marijuana Legalization
Since 2015, the government of Florida has been steadily introducing more progressive laws that decriminalize the possession of small amounts. However, statewide it is still considered a misdemeanor offense to possess 20 grams or less of marijuana. This could...
Is Theft a Felony in Florida?
The laws that determine whether stealing something is considered a felony or a less severe crime typically hinge on the value of the property stolen, and differ from state to state. Florida has some of the strictest laws out of any state. If you are caught stealing...
