Florida cracks down on drug crimes with harsh laws. The goal is to help save lives as the state experienced 37.5 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Individuals facing possession charges should understand...
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The consequences of PPP fraud
The past two years have been tough for small businesses. To help keep employees on the payroll, the government instituted the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Businesses could apply for up to $10 million in federally guaranteed loans, and many people kept their jobs...
Can You Fight a Domestic Violence Charge?
Domestic violence charges can arise when you're accused of harming or attempting or threatening to harm a family or household member. If you're found guilty, you could face harsh penalties, such as incarceration, fines, probation, loss of gun rights, and/or victim...
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped?
Domestic violence charges are serious. They can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life. If you're convicted, you could be incarcerated, fined, sentenced to a batterer's intervention program, and lose your gun rights, among other sanctions. You'll even face...
What Is Grand Theft?
In Florida, theft offenses are classified as either petit theft (or petty theft) and grand theft. Petit theft is considered a lesser offense and is charged as a misdemeanor. Grand theft is the more serious offense and is a felony. Several factors will determine...
What Constitutes an Act of Domestic Violence?
The Florida law that defines domestic violence (DV) is Statute 741.28. While it provides that the crime generally occurs when a person engages in conduct that may result in physical injury to a family or household member, it also lists several offenses that can result...
Can You Unknowingly Commit Fraud?
Both state and federal laws concern various types of fraudulent acts, such as mail fraud, wire fraud, identity fraud (or identity theft), and credit card fraud, among others. Generally, a person may be accused of fraud when they intentionally engage in a scheme to...
How to Avoid a DUI Charge
Being charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is extremely serious and could carry potential criminal penalties as well as license suspension and numerous other consequences. For this reason, many people are afraid of being arrested and convicted...
The Driver License Compact: An Overview
The Driver License Compact (DLC) is an agreement between 45 states that maximizes the efforts of law enforcement by allowing an exchange of information regarding license suspensions and traffic violations. If a driver commits a traffic infraction while driving in a...