White-collar crimes might not involve violence, but they can still bring serious consequences. If you're accused of a financial crime in Florida, you need to understand what you're facing. These charges often involve complex investigations and harsh penalties. Types...
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Using deadly force: The line between self-defense and manslaughter
Self-defense is not as straightforward as many people assume, especially if it results in the unintentional killing of another person. Under Florida law, a person may use deadly force if they perceive a threat to their life. This can be a stranger trying to rob them...
The high cost of stealing from elderly individuals
The term 'elderly' often refers to individuals aged 65 and older. Many people in this age group begin to experience memory-affecting diseases, which can unfortunately make them easy targets for exploitation, such as theft. If you exploit this vulnerability—or if you...
Making prank bomb and shooting threats is a felony offense
Thanks to multiple incidents in recent years, America takes every bomb and shooting threat seriously. A real threat can cost people’s lives and sow fear within a community, which is why law enforcement acts swiftly to deter the violent act and mitigate damage. But...
Theft in times of unrest: The legal consequences of stealing during riots
Riots and other similar forms of civil disobedience can bring out the worst in people. Civil unrest can quickly turn violent, with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement. But violence isn’t the only thing that can happen during rioting. When riots occur, there’s...
Purchasing firearms – should you follow the mandatory waiting period?
While Florida doesn’t require gun owners to have a permit before purchasing a firearm, the state has a mandatory waiting period. This means that a gun buyer must wait for three days – excluding weekends and legal holidays – between their purchase of the weapon and its...
The role of Miranda rights in home invasion cases
The threat of home invasion is a concern that touches the lives of many. This happens when someone forcibly enters another person's home with the intent to commit a crime, such as burglary, theft or assault. However, accusations in these cases are not always...
Retail fuel theft is illegal and punishable by law
It’s known that gas prices are constantly changing based on available crude oil supplies. The prices may have gone down now, but they could suddenly spike in the near future as supplies run out. Price hikes for fuel hurt everyone, and some desperate drivers might turn...
Cargo theft is a serious criminal felony
Retailers across America wouldn’t survive without the help of interstate cargo lines. Shipping and cargo delivery form the backbone of any distribution operation. People can purchase products from the other side of the country or world thanks to these deliveries. But...
Some forensic evidence is based on junk science
Juries listen carefully when forensic scientists give evidence, and Florida prosecutors know this. Scientific evidence has long been used to prove that an individual visited a location, touched an object or left a drop of blood behind, and DNA testing can link tissue...