Controlled substances are drugs or chemicals that are heavily regulated by both federal and state governments due to their potential for abuse. Most illicit drugs are controlled substances. However, governments have also identified certain prescription medications as...
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What is kleptomania?
Thieves usually have a reason for doing it and plan ahead before they start. A person with kleptomania, however, often does not think things through before stealing. Instead, they take things belonging to someone else due to compulsive urges. Unfortunately, because...
Teenage joyrides are a threat to your child’s future
Teenagers, much to the horror of parents like you, are more open to taking risks in an effort to satisfy their thirst for adventure and fit in with their peers. Joyriding, or teen auto theft, ranks among the most common juvenile crimes in Florida. However, 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...
Selling off stolen items on the Internet is a punishable offense
The Internet is the perfect place to buy and sell stuff because of its global reach and accessibility. It’s not just the major retailers who sell goods online; even people who make their own products or want to sell off their possessions are welcome to post their...
Is it a crime to request a refund using a dubious receipt?
It’s a customer’s right to be able to return any merchandise they’re not satisfied with for a refund, and all U.S. states have laws governing customer returns and refunds. Customers can return items for a variety of reasons. Perhaps the customer is experiencing...
An overview of Florida cocaine laws
Florida law makes it a crime to use, possess or attempt to sell cocaine. If you are charged with crimes related to the use or possession of cocaine, you could spend many years or decades in prison in addition to a large fine. A conviction may also make it harder to...
Is raising a false fire alarm a crime?
Fire is one of the greatest dangers, capable of destroying property and lives, which is why fire safety is always a serious matter. All buildings must meet safety standards and have enough fire exits, extinguishers and sprinklers. Of course, buildings also need fire...
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...
Are penalties for juveniles failing to pay court costs too harsh?
When a juvenile cannot pay court fees in Florida, they may face added punishments to their existing charges. This can have negative consequences for their future and their families. If the goal is to turn delinquent youths into law-abiding adults, some may view...