Even if you regularly follow federal, state and local laws, you may eventually need to take something from a merchant without paying for it. That is, due to a variety of circumstances, you may decide to shoplift. If so, you must realize that shoplifting is not always...
Florida has a reputation for stiff theft punishments. According to state law, theft becomes a felony when the value of the stolen items exceeds $300. The only state with a lower felony threshold ($200) is New Jersey; the average for most states is $1,000. Learn more...
Florida law defines drug trafficking as the possession or transportation of a controlled substance with the intention of selling or distributing this substance. Offenses vary depending on the type of substance, the amount, associated activities and prior convictions....
Some drug charges seem relatively straightforward. For example, it is understandable that when in Florida, if found with illegal drugs, such as cocaine or heroin, one could be charged with a drug crime. However, it is possible to be in possession of drugs even if they...
Controlled substances can come into people's lives in many ways. Some individuals may receive prescriptions for medications after suffering an injury or undergoing surgery or another medical procedure. Others may have a substance abuse problem and try to get access to...
The Internet allows us to do many things that decades ago would not have been possible. People purchase goods online, communicate through social media platforms, pay their bills online and perform many other daily tasks using the Internet. However, increased Internet...
While most couples in Florida will get into arguments now and then, sometimes these situations escalate until one party is accusing the other of committing an act of domestic violence. People might assume that domestic violence only involves causing physical harm to a...
Following a national investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine, 44 individuals were placed under arrest, and 50 pounds of the alleged drug were seized. It is estimated that the drugs would be worth $1.4 million if sold on the street. It is alleged that the...
We tend to put a lot of personal information out there, especially when it comes to Internet use. Thus, when one's identity is stolen, this can be a very problematic situation. And for those accused of stealing this data, he or she could face serious penalties for...
Waiting for the outcome of your criminal trial may have been one of the most frustrating and upsetting times you have experienced. If the possibility of jail or prison loomed ahead of you, you may have been relieved and overjoyed when the court ordered probation...
