A child who is charged with felony murder could face serious consequences if convicted. However, the penalties that a minor might face depend on factors such as that person's age, criminal history and the strength of the evidence in a given case. Florida law requires...
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Florida bill would forgive misdemeanor marijuana convictions
Florida residents who have been convicted of possessing or distributing less than 20 grams of marijuana will be able to expunge their records if a bill proposed by Sen. Randolph Bracy is passed and signed into law. On Dec. 12, Bracy announced in a press conference...
Can you expunge multiple arrests or charges in one hearing?
A criminal record can cause issues years after you complete your sentence. Educational institutions and employers might check your record before hiring you or admitting you to school. Even if you get a job or enroll, you may miss out on promotions or scholarship...
You have choices when facing prescription drug charges
For many people, the idea of drug charges conjures images of gang members and hopeless addicts who use drugs recreationally and have no problem committing crimes to support their bad habits. However, the people who get accused of drug crimes are often otherwise...
Florida drug investigation leads to 32 arrests
A narcotics investigation in eastern Florida led to the arrest of at least 32 people according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. A BCSO representative said that some of the drugs that the suspects are accused of distributing were brought into Brevard County from...
The consequences of DUI
If a police officer in Florida suspects that a person is driving under the influence, they're legally authorized to pull over the vehicle and administer a series of tests. If the person fails the tests, they might be arrested for suspicion of DUI. However, the court...
How innocent people can wind up charged with shoplifting
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...
Deepfakes complicate court proceedings
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...
When can police search your property without consent?
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...
Woman charged with DUI manslaughter after wrong-way crash
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...