The terms homicide, murder, and manslaughter are all legal terms associated with the killing of human beings. Homicide is an umbrella term that describes the killing of a human being by another human being. There may be instances in which a homicide is lawful — such as when police must shoot to kill a suspect…
When most people think about crime, they focus on violent crime like murder, burglary, rape, and assault. One would assume these are the types of crime police are most concerned with, yet this is not always so. When police work to reduce crime, their primary focus is on the number of arrests they make rather…
Not everyone who is convicted of a criminal offense in Florida spends time in jail or prison. Probation is sometimes chosen as an alternative to incarceration that gives the offender a second chance at a normal life to some extent. In Florida, probation may also be mandated to help ease the overcrowding in the county…
In 2016, a bill made its way through the Florida Senate introducing harsher penalties for refusing to submit to DUI tests and DUI convictions. Senate Bill 1244 (2016) redefined a first refusal of a breath, blood, or urine test as a punishable offense and introduced harsher penalties on top of what the DMV can currently…
How Does a DUI Impact Car Insurance in Florida? While the legal repercussions of a DUI conviction are well-known, what many people often overlook are the lasting consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom. One of the most significant and long-lasting impacts of a DUI conviction is its effect on your car insurance. Facing a…
Americans generally hold the right to bear arms as granted by the Second Amendment, one of the oldest and most fought over rights in the Constitution. In Florida, you may carry a concealed weapon in many places with the proper permit; however, there are certain exceptions. In specific instances, some people may not even qualify…
Careless driving and reckless driving are both terms that describe unsafe driving patterns that could put others at risk. At times, these terms are colloquially used interchangeably; however, each of these terms encompasses a specific Florida traffic law. While you can face consequences for both actions, only one of them is a criminal traffic offense….
In Florida, the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) takes responsibility for processing criminal offenders who are under eighteen years old. If your child has been arrested, the DJJ determines the appropriate punishment. Juveniles who have had the unfortunate experience of getting into trouble with the law may be eligible for a juvenile diversion program in…
Prostitution is a serious crime throughout South Florida. About every month, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office sets up prostitution stings throughout the county to catch men and women engaged in criminal activity. In August of 2017, five men were arrested in West Palm Beach on prostitution-related charges. Their ages ranged from age 21 to…
Courts typically generally issue protective orders to victims of domestic violence who seek distance from their alleged abusers. Domestic violence victims have the right to request protection from their abusers in the form of protective orders that may be temporary or permanent. Such orders, often called “restraining orders,” place serious restrictions on the movement of…
