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Penalties for Perjury Explained
Most people are aware of the crime of perjury and could probably define it as lying under oath in a court proceeding. However, the legal...
What Is Petit Theft
Should someone in the state of Florida knowingly use another person’s property with criminal intent, they have committed theft. This can result from a desire...
Common Fraud Scams to Watch For
According to a 2014 Federal Trade Commission report, Florida leads the nation in fraud complaints with nearly 1,000 per 100,000 residents in the state. Some...
Know Your Rights The Sixth Amendment
Under the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution, the Sixth Amendment guarantees citizens specific rights should they become criminal defendants. Some of the...
How Judges Set Bail
When a defendant appears in court at their first hearing after being arrested, which could either be a first appearance or bond hearing, the judge...
What Is the Move Over Law
A moving vehicle may cause severe injuries or death when it impacts with a pedestrian or parked vehicle. Move over laws were originally enacted to...
What to Do If Police Want to Search Your Home
Courts recognize and respect the privacy of personal property, which means there are limitations on whether police can search a home. Unless they are responding...
Know Your Rights Paid Medical Studies
Clinical trials are used by researchers to investigate new treatments and have led to finding cures for many diseases. Pharmaceutical companies, the federal government, universities...
Open Container Laws in Tampa Bay
In Florida, there are restrictions on possession of an open container of alcohol. The City of Tampa has also adopted open container restrictions that apply...
Understanding Synthetic Drug Laws
Synthetic drugs are illegal in Florida. The law is simple: if it is synthetic, it is illegal. You cannot buy synthetic drugs, sell them or...