Prior to being charged with a crime, police officers may perform what is referred to as a “pre-file investigation.” This part of the process involves officers gathering evidence in order to build a case against an individual with the goal of charging them with a crime. This process is legal, though it is important to ...
Being charged with a domestic violence crime in Florida comes with very serious repercussions. Section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes defines domestic violence as “[an act of violence against] one family or household member by another family or household member.” In Florida, a family member does not necessarily have to be living with the victim ...
As a night out on the town comes to a close and friends begin to call rideshares or climb into their own vehicles, is it your responsibility to gauge their ability to drive? In Florida and many other states, the answer is both yes and no. If you are easily able to identify your ...
When you hear the term burglary, you may envision someone breaking into a home or business and setting off alarms while stealing various items. Or, maybe you have seen movies portraying burglarizing and how individuals are caught and convicted for their crimes. In 2018 alone, Florida had 71,801 UCR burglary offenses reported. Although it may ...
On Thursday, March 26, residents of Orange County, Florida, were ordered to stay at home to combat the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The mayor of Orange County, Jerry Demings, announced the order that covers all 13 municipalities as positive COVID-19 cases began to spike in Orlando and surrounding cities. The order allows very few ...
The relatively recent digitization of life has provided us with enhanced convenience and quick communication. Unfortunately, while the advancement in technology has provided society with many benefits, technology can also be used by abusers to stalk or control their victims. These days, we all are at risk of having our personal information compromised online. Although ...
As a person gets older or sick, they become more vulnerable. Unfortunately, that vulnerability is often taken advantage of by others. One of the most common ways vulnerable individuals are taken advantage of is financial exploitation. Financial exploitation is when a person takes advantage of a vulnerable individual’s finances for their own benefit. It’s important ...
Driving while intoxicated is a very dangerous decision to make. Not only are you putting your life at risk, but the lives of all other drivers and passengers on the street. For this reason, Florida takes DUI charges very seriously and the penalties are often reflective of that. The specific charges will depend on a ...
Suspecting your neighbors are manufacturing and selling drugs out of their home can be a tricky subject to navigate. Do they constantly have different people over for short periods of time? Is there a distinct pungent smell emanating from their home? If your hunch is right, your neighbor is possibly putting you and your family ...
