Shoplifting, sometimes also called retail theft or retail fraud, is one of the more common forms of theft crime. Quite a few people, especially rebellious teenagers, might not think of shoplifting as an offense with a victim. Stealing from a corporation may seem like...
A 16-year-old Florida boy has been charged with multiple felony counts for allegedly striking four teens with his car while attempting to flee from police. The events in question unfolded in Davenport on the night of July 22. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s...
If you are getting a divorce in Florida and you have been married for at least 10 years, you may be entitled to Social Security benefits from your soon-to-be ex. To be eligible for a portion of your ex's Social Security benefits, you must meet certain criteria,...
When spouses in Florida are getting a divorce, they should take several steps to protect themselves financially. It's important to collect as many financial documents as possible, such as tax returns and bank statements, and put copies of them somewhere safe. They...
California courts are having difficulty dealing with a disturbing trend in the justice system. Fakes evidence is creating new evidentiary issues when it comes to civil and criminal trials as judges and lawyers grapple with the possibility of fake evidence making its...
You have a right to privacy in your own home, but law enforcement officers who want to investigate you may not respect that right. Although you have refused to let them into your house, they may not stop trying to find evidence or a way in without your permission. If...
It is not possible to anticipate all of the financial effects of a Florida divorce. However, preparing for the divorce financially can help someone recover quicker and adjust to their life after the divorce. An individual must begin properly when the prospect of...
On June 20, Florida authorities charged a woman with DUI manslaughter after she was involved in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 in Escambia County. The accident occurred near the Florida-Alabama state line at approximately 1:36 a.m. According to local media...
Law enforcement agencies in Florida and around the country often set up DUI checkpoints to deter drunk driving and identify motorists who get behind the wheel after drinking. Police officers must generally have probable cause to initiate traffic stops, but the courts...
A Florida man has been accused of punching a National Football League star bar during the early morning hours of June 20. The 29-year-old Sarasota resident faces a misdemeanor count of simple assault in connection with the alleged fracas, which took place in Aberdeen,...
