October 4, 2015
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What is the Florida Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract?
Breach of contract disputes are subject to certain time limits within which the issue must be brought before the court. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, the case could get dismissed and you would be unable to enforce the contract. The time limit varies based upo [...]
Is Moonshine Legal in Florida?
In Florida, possession of moonshine is illegal and may lead to criminal charges. According to section 562.451 of Florida Statutes, anyone who possesses moonshine, or liquor not made or manufactured in compliance with Florida law, may be guilty of a misdemeanor or felony. The extent of punishment for possession of moonshine depends on the quantity i [...]
October 3, 2015
Read MoreTech Crimes That Can Result in Felony Charges
Tech crimes are growing throughout the United States as the use of online services continues to expand. In April 2015, a 14-year old middle school student in Holiday, Florida, was charged with a felony after he used an administrator password to log into a teacher’s computer. Other cases have been filed in the state against criminals who use fraud [...]
October 2, 2015
Read MoreWhat Is a Ponzi Scheme?
Since 2008, Floridians have lost as much as $5 billion in Ponzi schemes, coming in second only to New York in the total number lost to the schemes, according to a Forbes analysis. During the period studied, between 2008 and 2013, 54 Ponzi schemes were identified in Florida.
What Is a Ponzi Scheme?
A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment program t [...]
October 2, 2015
Read MoreWhat is Withholding of Adjudication?
In Florida criminal cases, a judge has the ability to use a method called "withheld/withhold adjudication" to help reduce the severity of sentences. This process allows a defendant to avoid an actual conviction on criminal charges. The court withholds imposition of a sentence and then at times places the defendant on a probation with specific tasks [...]
October 1, 2015
Read MoreWhat Does “Wet Reckless” Mean?
A "wet reckless" in Florida is usually the result of a plea negotiation between the prosecution and a person accused of driving under the influence. The person admits to driving recklessly after having consumed alcohol. A "dry reckless" does not involve alcohol and is the customary reckless driving charge when a DUI is not involved. Penalties for a [...]
October 1, 2015
Read MoreWhat Is an ETG Test?
One of the most common tests you can be given by a probation officer and potentially in the future when you are arrested on suspicion of a DUI – driving under the influence – is called an ETG test. This is something you should expect if you are on probation and have a condition to not consume alcohol. There are certain benefits that go into thi [...]
September 30, 2015
Read MoreWhat are the Penalties for Driving a Car Not Registered to You?
Many drivers find out too late that court-ordered penalties may apply when driving a car not registered to them. For instance, if a friend drives another person’s car or truck and then violates the state’s vehicle code, a police officer may stop and cite the driver, even if he or she isn’t the registered owner. Police officers commonly cite o [...]
September 29, 2015
Read MoreReckless Driving vs. Driving Under the Influence
Driving under the influence, or DUI, and reckless driving are entirely separate criminal charges, although they may occur together. As opposed to a DUI, reckless driving is a second degree misdemeanor with significantly lighter sentencing. Prosecutors are under no legal obligation to reduce a driving under the influence (DUI) charge to reckless dri [...]
September 29, 2015
Read MoreWhat Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical practitioner or another health care provider provides treatment that does not meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. In an emergency setting, the risks of receiving negligent care increase due to the chaotic, fast-paced nature of the situation. Mistakes made by first responders or [...]
September 29, 2015
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