Like the criminal justice system in other states, the laws in Florida change in part based on trends and changes in thinking among lawmakers and the general public. The 1990s, for example, saw a clamp down with increasingly harsh punishments for many offenses. While...
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Former felons earn back their right to vote in Florida
Felon disenfranchisement is a major issue all over the country. Most felons are not permitted to vote, which prevents them from making decisions about politicians and issues that could directly impact them. A historic constitutional amendment has restored the right to...
Penalties for “swatting” in Florida
Two years ago, a tragedy involving a prank that is common in the online community made national headlines. Florida residents may remember the case of the man from Kansas who was shot and killed by armed officers, despite not being armed himself, after a swatting...
What are the differences in the adult and juvenile law systems?
Your age plays a significant role in what happens after your arrest. If you are in your late teens, you may face charges in juvenile or adult court, depending on the charges. These two court systems are very different, and understanding them can help you as you...
A look at who is affected by juvenile delinquency
Juvenile delinquency can have life-altering side effects for young people who become involved in crime in Florida. If intervention is not implemented at the first sign of concern and effort is not made to correct a delinquent's behavior by introducing alternative ways...
What is the pretrial drug intervention program?
Like the flu, cancer or anxiety disorder, addiction is an illness. As such, the traditional penalties levied through the justice system do not always serve to rehabilitate those who have been charged with drug-related offenses. However, if you are facing drug charges...
Is your domestic violence charge self defense?
A domestic violence case in Florida is never simple. Domestic violence cases usually involve highly emotional circumstances and messy trials. Tempers can flare between both partners. In situations where one person faces false allegations of domestic violence, it can...
Types of juvenile crimes and prevention techniques
Adults in Florida are not the only ones who are committing crimes. In fact, delinquencies performed by those between the ages of 10 and 18 are quite common. There are numerous ways that juveniles get into trouble, and there are ways to help intervene and prevent them...
Juveniles face adult prison time in Florida
In Florida, for serious crimes, juveniles may end up in the adult justice system. The state is one of the leaders when it comes to sending juveniles to adult prisons. While this often occurs due to serious crimes such as murder, repeated burglaries or gang...
Vandalism can result in serious consequences
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...

