College students are inexperienced at navigating the world on their own. Now that they're out of the house, they may take that newfound freedom and run with it. When a student inevitably makes a mistake that can affect them legally, the repercussions could cascade...
Whether your drug-related arrest was on account of overzealous law enforcement, cops who previously targeted you and hoped to set an example, or deputies who subscribe to an “arrest-quota” mentality, you understand that your life is in an upheaval. The arrest merely...
You may have heard of civil asset forfeiture before. It is the police practice of seizing someone's personal property if officers believe it was connected to a crime. Usually, the owner must be arrested first. For example, if you are arrested on suspicion of drug...
We’ve all likely seen the MTV show Catfish in which the hosts hunt down a potential fake profile to expose someone pretending to be another online. While most don’t get to meet a catfish in person, the concept is all too familiar. While catfishing may begin with a...
A person commits theft when he or she knowingly acquires or uses the property of someone else to benefit from it. Theft involves crimes such as shoplifting, burglary and robbery. In Florida, penalties for theft include probation, prison time and fines. The court...
Unexpectedly losing a job can be an emotionally as well as financially devastating experience, particularly when an individual has a family to support. In Florida, employees who suddenly find themselves out of work may be eligible for weekly government assistance if...
As computer crimes become increasingly common in Florida, several counties have expanded efforts to detect and prosecute these offenses. For example, federal funds now support a cyber-crime reporting hotline in Seminole, Osceola and Orange counties. Before facing a...
