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...
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...
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,...
A federal judge sentenced a Florida man to 12 years in prison on June 12 for distributing methamphetamine in the Pasco County area, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. The 38-year-old Port Richie resident...
At best, police stops are stressful events full of uncertainty and worry. At worst, these stops become violent altercations with deadly consequences. Understanding one’s rights can go a long way toward protecting oneself in these situations — especially regarding...
Marijuana has quickly become one of the most popular drugs in the nation, but its legality is constantly being reevaluated. While some states allow it in recreational settings, some only permit it medically and others outlaw marijuana altogether. The medical...
The U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Florida reported in a press release on June 17 that a Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in a federal corrections facility for possessing a firearm while a convicted felon. The 31-year-old Tallahassee...
When someone dies because of the actions of another, the law calls this homicide. Homicide is not a death that occurs from natural causes or due to an accident, such as a fall, although not every homicide is a crime. However, there are numerous types of homicides, and...
People often underestimate the serious nature of financial crimes, often called white collar crimes. Although financially motivated crimes lack an element of violence, the penalties associated with these infractions can be significant. One common type of financial...
When police arrest a person, it can be difficult to know what will happen next, especially if it is the person's first run-in with the law. Someone may think that being arrested will mean that he or she will have to stay in jail or already face certain consequences,...