Are you concerned about police intrusion through social media? If not, you may want to reconsider. For some years now, the police in most communities have been using social media to both monitor suspected criminal activity (or suspected criminals) and identify people...
Organized retail theft is an increasingly prevalent form of misconduct in which individuals or groups, often referred to as "boosters," systematically steal large quantities of merchandise from retail stores with the intent of selling the stolen goods for profit....
Unmarried fathers may encounter paternity challenges that married fathers don’t have to address. Thankfully, the law has ways of recognizing a biological father-child relationship regardless of whether someone becomes a father within or without a marital relationship...
People generally have a reasonable expectation of privacy, especially when it comes to their bodies. There are various rules established by federal law and important prior criminal cases that help protect people from police officers violating their rights. For...
If you have decided to divorce you clearly need to inform your spouse and any children you have. You’ll probably also want to let family and friends know, as you may need them to help you with the upcoming changes, or provide emotional support. Is that the complete...
People who own a business usually put a lot of time and energy into their company. If the owners decide to divorce, they may both want to remain with the business that means so much to them. This is only possible if they can make a solid transition from romantic...
In Florida, grandparents' custody rights are recognized under specific circumstances. The state laws prioritize the child's best interests, often defaulting to parental rights. However, there are situations where grandparents can seek custody or visitation rights,...
Being pulled over due to an officer’s suspicion that you’ve been drunk driving is a stressful experience. For some people, knowing what to expect may reduce the stress they feel. This can be beneficial because stress may make it difficult to remember what to do and to...
Ask anybody who has been there, and they’ll tell you: Divorce is expensive. While a divorce can theoretically be accomplished for a few hundred dollars in filing fees, the average cost of a divorce in Florida is actually $10,409 per person – not per couple. That’s a...
Most Florida drug charges are straightforward. Police officers search someone and find inappropriate items in their pockets or in their backpack. Other times, the situation may be less clear-cut. For example, police officers may find illegal or controlled substances...
