In Florida, vandalism charges are no joke. Florida Department of Law Enforcement reports that property crime makes up 85.6 percent of all crime. Vandalism might seem like a minor property crime. In fact, most people believe that vandalism is a relatively harmless...
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Can domestic violence affect child custody?
When you are in the middle of a divorce or custody dispute, a charge of domestic violence can ruin the relationship you have with your children. The legal process can take years, which means the possibility of less time with your children. Domestic violence is a crime...
Child kidnapped and held as ‘sex slave,’ prosecutor says
A man known as “Menace” is accused of kidnapping and battering a 13-year-old girl and recording pornographic videos of himself having sex with her, according to court documents.The child had been taken into a Hollywood house last September by another man who told her,...
Can your teen go to jail for petty theft?
Florida law defines theft as the unauthorized taking of someone else's property. Per Florida law, theft can take many forms, including larceny, misappropriation, conversion, stealing and other property crimes. The law further breaks down theft crimes into two...
Is graffiti illegal in Florida?
Many people call graffiti "art," but Florida lawmakers are not among them. Florida law categorizes graffiti as vandalism and though it may seem like a harmless enough offense, it costs business owners an average of $3,370 per year. To offset this cost, business owners...
Student faces drug charges for allegedly selling at FSU
Drug use is a common issue on many Florida college campuses. This can involve prescription drugs that are acquired and sold illegally as well as recreational drugs. For a college student who is arrested and charged with selling drugs, a conviction can have negative...
Woman busted for selling meth in Florida
On April 10, a 47-year-old Florida woman was arrested for allegedly dealing crystal meth in Homosassa. According to media outlets, detectives from the Citrus County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the defendant's home, which is located on Woodward Place,...
Florida man guides deputies to his marijuana and gets arrested
Sheriff's deputies in Indian River County in Florida encountered a 64-year-old man who apparently wanted to bring attention to his marijuana. Deputies had responded to a complaint about someone burning yard waste on 85th Street. The man greeted them while tending his...
The role of the JAC
A minor who is taken into custody in Florida might be sent to a juvenile assessment center (JAC). One of the key benefits of a JAC is that a police officer does not have to wait for a parent or guardian to pick the minor up. Instead, the minor can be processed and the...
Seven people face drug charges after Florida raid
Seven Florida residents were arrested during a drug bust in Wakulla County in February. The operation came about after several citizens complained about alleged drug activity on a residential street in the area. According to the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office,...

