High school students sometimes feel like they are invulnerable to penalties because they are not out in the "real world" yet. Unfortunately, that is an illusion with real repercussions. In particular, a conviction for driving under the influence can result in heavy...
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When can Florida try juveniles as adults?
When you have a child charged with a Florida criminal offense, you may have serious concerns about how the charge might impact his or her life if it leads to a conviction. You may feel especially fearful if there is a chance that your child may undergo prosecution as...
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...
What are some barriers to employment after a felony conviction?
A felony conviction on your criminal record can result in many negative consequences beyond the sentence the court hands down. One area where it can have a huge impact is employment. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a felony conviction can...
Motivations behind false allegations of domestic violence
A false allegation of domestic violence by someone you are, or have been, close to can turn your life upside-down. Law enforcement has an obligation to take all such allegations seriously, investigate them thoroughly and make any necessary arrests on the basis of the...
How can I talk to my teen about shoplifting?
Teen shoplifting is a bigger issue than it might seem. While in the past teenage retail theft was considered a minor transgression, these days it can have serious consequences. Depending on the value of the object stolen, your child may face time in a juvenile...
Can you get kicked out of college for a DUI conviction?
Florida college students like you use this time to experiment with life. You have plenty of career options open to you. You have all the freedom you need to explore your possibilities, and you are likely encouraged to take every chance you get. But you should keep in...
Orange County authorities make arrest based on algae evidence
Law enforcement officers in Fort Lauderdale literally have a treasure trove of scientific tools and resources at their disposal to assist in the investigation of crimes. General public opinion and popular media may lead many people to simply assume that such tools are...
Police found you with your own medication. Now what?
You have a medical condition that you take medicine for, and you think nothing about stashing a few pills in your pocket or a toiletry bag when leaving the house. Recently, police found you with your medication on you and charged you with a drug crime. What do you do...
Is mail fraud a felony?
In Florida, the law considers some white collar crimes to be felonies. This means the law treats the charges in a more severe manner. Felony convictions often come with longer jail sentences and bigger fines. Today, we will look at one of these crimes. Mail fraud is a...

