When you’re facing criminal charges, your primary concern might be finding out what types of sentences you might face if you’re convicted. There’s usually a range of sentences that are based on the type of criminal charge you’re facing. It might help you to...
As a general rule, you have an expectation of privacy in your home. Without a warrant or consent, the police cannot come into your house to search around. They may be able to look at items that are in plain view on your property, but anything in your home is generally...
With the federal Supreme Court recently turning out a number of major decisions in pending cases, there have been several significant changes that affect the rights of people across the United States. How the Supreme Court Justices rule in cases and interpret the law...
Sometimes, people panic and leave the scene of a traffic collision for a variety of reasons. Often, they’re the ones who caused the crash. Sometimes, they have illegal items in their vehicle or are already wanted by the police. No matter why someone runs or drives...
Closed-circuit television is utilized by businesses and domestic residences across the U.S. In fact, it’s estimated that there are around 50 million CCTV cameras across the country. This technology is installed for crime prevention and to assist law enforcement in...
Some crimes require criminal intent. In the courts, people refer to that intention to break the law as mens rea. For certain offenses, like violent crimes, prosecutors may have to establish mens rea to secure a conviction. Someone's criminal intent could be the...
If you are charged with criminal trespassing in Florida, you can face significant fines, jail time, and probation. Also, as a crime, it will appear on any background check you submit for a job, housing or anything else, which may keep you from receiving it. Because...
There are more limitations and rules that apply to prescription medication than many people realize. It is not legal for someone to possess or take a prescription drug any way they choose. Florida law also refers to prescription medications as controlled substances...
If you were asked to draw a criminal, what would you draw? Probably you would sketch someone pointing a gun at another person or climbing in through the window of a house to steal something. You probably would not draw someone sitting at a desk using a computer. Yet...
Drug possession charges in Florida can lead to jail time and big fines, in addition to lasting limitations on your future opportunities. The amount of drugs allegedly in your possession and the classification of the drug will influence what penalties you face. There...