The consequences of a Florida criminal conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. You might experience significant and long-lasting effects long after you’ve served your time. However, your experience may vary based on the severity of the crime and its...
If you're accused of a crime in Florida, the prosecuting party may claim to have forensic evidence tying you to the crime. While forensics has been used in the criminal justice system for many years, some of this evidence may not be legitimate as it's based on junk...
People accused of committing crimes in Florida and around the country have the right to a speedy and public trial before an impartial jury, but very few of them actually avail themselves of this right. A report released by the U.S. Sentencing Commission in 2022...
Fraud is generally defined as the intentional deception of an entity or a person by another for money or personal gain. The specific laws and charges for fraud vary by state and federal jurisdiction. Year after year, Florida leads the country in fraud and identity...
Burglary is a serious criminal charge that a Florida resident can face. Although it’s often confused with robbery and theft, it’s actually a property crime that carries serious consequences. However, to be charged with burglary, certain elements must be in place....
Many Florida residents have seen films or television shows that include scenes where police officers ask an eyewitness to pick a suspect out of a lineup. While this does happen in real life, it is rare. In most law enforcement investigations, eyewitnesses are shown an...
Clicking on an email link and providing personal identification reflects a typical phishing scheme used in identity theft scams. Florida residents could become victims of identity theft plans if they are unaware of common approaches. They may also find value in...
No Florida driver wants to see flashing red and blue lights behind their car. Unfortunately, that's often the case for people who drive while impaired. If a police officer suspects you're driving while intoxicated, they might ask you to perform a field sobriety test....
An eyewitness could implicate a defendant for a felony crime in a Florida courtroom. However, the eyewitness's testimony could be highly inaccurate. Various problems might surround eyewitness testimony, which could be to the defendant's detriment. However, pointing...
In Florida, assault and battery are two separate crimes, but a person could be charged with both. Certain facts must be present in order for a conviction to occur. If you’re facing these charges, it’s crucial to know what they entail and how to defend yourself....