The punishment severity you may face with a theft conviction depends on the value of the item(s) taken and the circumstances of the crime. According to the Florida Statutes, theft is a generic term for crimes in which a person purposefully takes another person’s...
Month: January 2021
When is a DUI a felony in Florida?
There are some crimes that are always charged as felonies, like murder. However, crimes like driving under the influence in Florida can become either felonies or misdemeanors depending on the circumstances. If the State of Florida is charging you with a DUI, you must...
Seeking expunction or sealed records for theft in Florida
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...
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,...
