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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Almost all of the criminal cases in Florida and around the country are resolved by plea bargains rather than trials, which is something that is causing legal observers a great deal of concern. A task force established by the American Bar Association made up of defense...
Filing for bankruptcy in Florida is supposed to improve your finances. The bankruptcy law is designed to give forgiveness and second chances to individuals and business owners who are in unfortunate positions. Even so, some people decide to defraud the system and...
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...
If you have a criminal record, you may benefit from learning more about the repeat offender laws in Florida. The state has laws allowing sentencing enhancements for habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders. A statute increases the maximum...
