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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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May
You must meet a number of conditions in order to obtain a driver's license in the state of Florida. For example, the state will not issue you a driver’s license unless you are at least 16 years old, have held a learner’s license for at least one year, and have p...
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May
A warrant is a legal document that authorizes law enforcement officers to take certain action. There are three main types of warrants: arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants. It's important that you understand what these warrants allow officers to do, when the...
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May
Every state has its own laws that regulate the possession, purchase, sale, and use of firearms. There are fewer restrictions regarding firearms in the state of Florida compared to other states. Nevertheless, there are a number of laws that you must comply with in order to avoid c...
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