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...
What is “constructive possession” in a drug crime?
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...
Schedule I substances are considered more dangerous
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...
Florida among top states in the nation for Internet crimes
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...
What domestic violence look like in the Sunshine State?
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...
Reported methamphetamine trafficking bust leads to 44 arrests
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...
The consequences of identity theft charges
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...
Probation violation may come at a great cost
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...
Asserting a defense against Internet crime allegations
There are many places individuals in Florida expect privacy. While this is commonly his or her residence, vehicle and person, this can extend to other places such as a computer. What a person does on the Internet and on their computer is done so with the expectation...
What are the penalties for cocaine possession?
There are many reasons why Florida is a popular area. The warm weather, the proximity to the ocean and the local vegetation all make this state a popular place to travel to and even live. The fact that the state is a peninsula gives it access on three sides to open...