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...
Plea agreements: What you should know
When facing criminal charges, you may feel overwhelmed at the prospect of facing serious penalties, such as hefty fines and possible jail time. There are several ways that you can approach the situation, depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. You may...
What is aggravated assault?
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...
Changes to criminal laws in Florida
Like the criminal justice system in other states, the laws in Florida change in part based on trends and changes in thinking among lawmakers and the general public. The 1990s, for example, saw a clamp down with increasingly harsh punishments for many offenses. While...
Domestic violence: The potential consequences are serious
In today's modern age, it's hard to go a single day without hearing about domestic violence. All you have to do is watch the news or read the newspaper and you're sure to come across at least one story associated with some form of domestic violence (or a related...
There is more than one type of domestic violence
A domestic violence claim is serious, as a conviction could result in consequences that change your life forever. Depending on the severity of the crime, the end result could be anything from a restraining order against you to time in prison in addition to the damage...
Domestic violence statistics: These numbers may shock you
Domestic violence remains a major problem throughout the United States, with this impacting millions upon millions of people every year. Even when a person does his or her best to avoid this type of trouble, there is no way of knowing what the future will bring. Here...
Why are eyewitnesses wrong so often?
Eyewitness testimony is often thought of as one of the backbones of the American justice system. When someone comes forward and says he or she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime, it's hard not to imagine the jury gasping as they all realize that person must...
False allegations: Fighting back is important for your divorce
It was devastating to find out that you were being accused of child abuse. You love your children, and the thought that you'd be abusive to them or to another adult is beyond your comprehension. You know your spouse is making allegations of domestic violence and child...
Men and women can be accused of domestic violence
Many people think about men being the aggressors when they hear about domestic violence. This isn't always the case. Women can also act aggressively in these relationships, but this doesn't always mean that the woman is the abuser. There are several issues that you...
