While all criminal charges need to be taken seriously, it’s important to note that some crimes in Florida tend to be prosecuted more severely than others. One crime that almost always comes with severe penalties in Florida is kidnapping; But what exactly does this crime entail? How Does Florida Law Describe Kidnapping? As with any…
“Theft” is a broadly used term in Florida that covers a multitude of crimes, from high-profile embezzlement cases to minor shoplifting charges. However, one crime you may be surprised theft does not include in Florida is robbery. Although theft and robbery are frequently—and mistakenly—used interchangeably, both involve stealing, and both are considered property crimes in…
Have you ever tried to purchase something with cash when, from the depths of the cash drawer, the cashier uncovers a counterfeit detector pen? Suddenly, you begin to panic as they swipe the pen across your bill. “Did I accept a fake bill?” you wonder, as the cashier holds the bill up to the fluorescent…
Hollywood has effectively trained many people to picture a blindfolded or hogtied victim when they hear the words “kidnapping” or “false imprisonment.” In real life, these crimes are usually less theatrical and are most often related to domestic violence cases. Many people also use “kidnapping” and “false imprisonment” interchangeably. However, although both crimes involve taking…
Florida is one of the most popular travel destinations in the country, whether visitors are coming to enjoy the thrill of Disney World and Universal Studios, traveling to bask in the sun at one of the state’s many beaches, or migrating to work on a temporary basis. With so many people coming and going, crimes…
Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, Congress signed The Aviation and Transportation Security Act and established the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a means of preventing similar incidents in the future. Although one of the TSA’s goals is to make airline passengers feel safer during their travels, many find the process to be more…
West Palm Beach courts often issue what is known as “No Contact Orders” in criminal cases involving violent offenses. These orders are implemented by a judge to forbid an individual from having any kind of contact with another person. Also commonly referred to as injunctions or restraining orders, No Contact Orders usually prohibit face-to-face visits,…
Video recording devices are cheaper than ever before, leading to a recent boom in video surveillance. Cameras seem to be spying on you from all angles in today’s day and age, from home doorbells to traffic intersections and everywhere in between. Advancements in technology have also improved the clarity of these video recordings tremendously. With…
In Florida, punishment for convicted felons does not end after completing their incarceration, parole, or even probation sentence. After being released from jail or prison, convicted felons are often excited to return to their normal lives, only to discover that their post-conviction lives are vastly different from the lives they once knew and loved. It…
In today’s day and age, when someone says they caught a catfish, there’s a good chance they didn’t reel in a bottom feeder from the local river. The 2010 documentary “Catfish” and subsequent television series by the same name have catapulted the whiskered fish into the world of popular slang. What Does Catfish or Catfishing…
