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May
As we all know, social media plays a part in our lives today in many ways. We keep in touch with distant friends and family and gain comfort and happiness from their posts and articles. On the other hand, it can be used against you in surprisingly unique ways. Not many people rea...
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May
Taking someone else's property without their consent isn’t just wrong—it’s also illegal. Many states, including Florida, refer to this crime as “theft,” but other states refer to it as “larceny. ” The two terms are interchangeable. L...
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May
No criminal charge should ever be taken lightly, but this is especially true if you are charged with child abuse. This is one of the most serious crimes that a person can commit in the state of Florida. If convicted, not only will you face severe legal penalties, but you could al...
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May
The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes two types of benefits to disabled individuals in the United States: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI and SSI recipients rely on these benefits to cover their monthly livin...
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May
Millions of people in the United States currently receive monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). These benefits are awarded to qualified individuals who are no longer able to work due to a disabling mental or ph...
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May
Many people have heard the phrase “breaking and entering” on TV or in movies. This phrase is often used to refer to the crime of illegally breaking into a home, business, or other type of structure. Even though this is a popular and well-known phrase, there is no crim...
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May
Nearly 17,000 robberies were reported in the state of Florida in 2018, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Furthermore, over 5,700 arrests were made for robbery crimes during that year. If you are arrested for robbery in Florida, you could face serious ...
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May
Driving under the influence (DUI) is illegal in the state of Florida. This crime is aggressively prosecuted by the authorities in this state, and if you are convicted, you could face a number of serious penalties even if you are a first-time offender. These penalties could affect...
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May
Anyone who is convicted of a crime in the state of Florida can face a number of different penalties. Some criminal offenders are sentenced to jail or prison, however many are given the opportunity to serve probation instead. Probation is viewed as an alternative to a jail to pris...
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May
A number of questions may be racing through your mind in the minutes, hours, and days after being charged with burglary. One of the first things you may want to know is whether you are facing felony or misdemeanor burglary charges. Why? Every criminal offense is serious, but felo...
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May
Driving under the influence (DUI) is against the law in every state, but the penalties that you can face for a DUI conviction vary from state-to-state. Unfortunately, Florida is known for having some of the toughest DUI laws in the entire country. Every driver in this state shou...
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May
Larceny, which is another word for theft, is one of the most common crimes committed in the state of Florida. Every theft crime in Florida falls in one of two categories: petit theft or grand theft. No theft charge should be taken lightly, but grand theft charges are far more ser...
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