Over 100,000 domestic violence crimes occurred in Florida in 2020. Domestic violence is a problem that could happen to anyone, but some people are at greater risk than others. By knowing what the risk factors are, you could take steps to reduce your chance of getting...
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Coercive control in Florida: Signs, penalties and defenses to use
Domestic abuse can manifest in several ways; one subtle and often overlooked but devastatingly impacts the victim is coercive control. Given its nature, one may not know they are abusing their partner in Florida until they have a lawsuit on their hands. Understanding...
Improper possession of prescription drugs
Certain drugs require a prescription for their use. Those who take these drugs without a valid prescription would break the law, even when the drug is not a controlled substance. Even possessing prescription medication without a proper prescription might lead to an...
Florida implements batterers’ intervention program
Many states have altered how they adjudicate some cases with respect to issuing sentences, and one of the primary alterations has been the employment of educational training as a part of any sentence associated with certain crimes. The standard for this court ruling...
Firearm possession enhances your prison time for these crimes
Committing a crime in Florida can lead to serious consequences. These can include heavy fines, probation, community service, and prison time. Your legal troubles can be even more severe if you are caught with a firearm while committing certain types of crimes. This is...
How do so-called study drugs negatively impact users?
College life can be difficult. Florida students who have a hard time transitioning might turn to “study drugs” to stay awake and alert longer and to do better on exams. However, these drugs can negatively impact those who turn to them. What are study drugs? Study...
Shoplifting in Florida is not free
Being convicted of theft in Florida can be a scary, time-consuming experience. Even if considered "petty," any theft conviction is a very serious undertaking that can dramatically impact the quality of one's future. Even more significant is the potential difficulty in...
Florida drug trafficking laws and penalties
In Florida, possessing a controlled substance with the intention to deliver, manufacture or sell accrues a felony charge. The penalties come with a minimum mandatory sentence in addition to other dire consequences. Definition of drug trafficking according to Florida...
Legal Issues and Drug Use
In Florida, there is a notable risk of youth starting to use drugs and winding up on a path that leads them to greater crime. Addictive drugs like opiates or meth have negative health effects and often lead to people committing crimes to raise money to afford them....
Case adjudication trends are shifting for juveniles
Legislators and court officials have traditionally focused on being "tough on crime" throughout the state of Florida. And this has not been limited only to adults. Prosecutors rarely want to show any favoritism, so they tend to charge individuals as strongly as...