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It may be easy for you and others in Fort Lauderdale to dismiss another's claims for self-defense in response to accusations of criminal activity. Such skepticism likely comes from an assumption that your sound judgment helps you to avoid situations where you might...
Florida defines theft as the taking or using of someone else’s property. The law further states a person committing this crime may appropriate the property for his or her use or for another person not allowed to use the property. Petit Theft Known as petty theft in...
Clearing a criminal record is always a beneficial action since it can help you to overcome a mistake in your past. However, the law does not make it easy to do so and the requirements can be rather strict. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement explains that for a...
Seeing those blue lights in your rear-view mirror may cause you stress and anxiety, regardless of whether you have anything in your vehicle that could land you in hot water. Staying calm when authorities pull you over may help you avoid finding yourself in trouble,...
In the past, Florida had high imprisonment rates. That is probably due to strict supervision violation policies, mandatory minimum sentences and limited release options. Times are changing, and the rate of imprisonment is dropping. The jury is out on whether that is a...
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...
Especially if you face drug possession charges for the first time, knowing what you are up against may help you prepare and even give you some peace of mind. There is a process for how your case will go, and standards that the prosecuting party must adhere to if they...
Domestic violence charges are very concerning, regardless of how much money you have or where you work. However, some cases are particularly worrisome, such as those which involve false allegations of child abuse. If you are wrongly accused of abusing your child (or...
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...
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...
