Few people are excited about the prospect of paying taxes. That is particularly true when circumstances in a given year are such that significant liability is incurred. However, it is important for Florida residents to realize that there is never an obligation to pay...
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Shoplifting in Florida is not free
Being convicted of theft in Florida can be a scary, time-consuming experience. Even if considered "petty," any theft conviction is a very serious undertaking that can dramatically impact the quality of one's future. Even more significant is the potential difficulty in...
Legal Issues and Drug Use
In Florida, there is a notable risk of youth starting to use drugs and winding up on a path that leads them to greater crime. Addictive drugs like opiates or meth have negative health effects and often lead to people committing crimes to raise money to afford them....
Advocates pushing to change law allowing arrest of 6-year-olds
No young child in Florida or anywhere else should be treated as an adult. However, some states allows children as young as 6 to be arrested for crimes. Advocates are pushing to change those laws. Children suffering unnecessary trauma In 2019, a 6-year-old in Florida...
Defending domestic violence accusations
Law enforcement officials and the courts take domestic violence claims seriously. An abusive partner or relative could harm a victim and. their children. Protection orders may reduce interactions, cutting down the chances of any confrontations. However, violent...
The DUI level II course
Drunk driving remains a serious problem in Florida, and punitive laws seek to discourage such behavior. Persons struggling with substance abuse issues might continue to drive while intoxicated, putting themselves and others at risk for harm. Anyone convicted of...
Common crimes committed by juveniles
You should be aware that rates for juvenile offenses are falling in the United States. However, juveniles in Florida can still be accused of criminal activity. If you or someone close to you has been affected in this manner, you'll want to know what to do next....
Should police have allowance to lie to children?
Residents of Fort Lauderdale and other nearby areas of Florida may want to learn more about a tactic used by police; it involves telling a lie to a juvenile in order to get a confession. Some countries, such as Germany, England and Australia have put a ban on this...
Missing court after bond release can lead to more charges
One of the most frustrating parts of being charged with a crime is being denied bond release while awaiting court proceedings. Florida court dockets are indeed full, and the actual court date following arraignment is usually a significant amount of time later. While...
Domestic battery charges: What you need to know
Domestic violence battery involves intentionally touching or causing bodily harm to a family or household member against their will. The state of Florida prosecutes domestic battery charges more harshly than other battery offenses. What actions may result in domestic...
