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What Is Resisting Arrest
In Florida, resisting arrest involves non-violent actions to interfere with a police officer’s ability to perform a lawful function. According to section 843.02 of the...
Business Entity Dissolution What to Know
Officially terminating a business in Florida is known as “dissolution,” and companies must follow dissolution procedures to limit their liability during and after the termination...
Breach of Contract Quick Facts
If you have entered into an agreement with someone, and that person has failed to perform their side of the agreement, then that person is...
Penalties for Selling Counterfeit Drugs
In most states, including Florida, it is illegal to sell a substance as an illegal drug, even if the actual substance is legal. Selling anything...
Florida Laws You Might Not Know
Every state has a few unusual laws in its statutes and municipal codes, and the Sunshine State is no exception. You may not be familiar...
Can Police Question Your Child Without Permission
Police are not required to contact you or get your permission before they question your child about a crime. In fact, they can begin questioning...
Is Office Surveillance Equipment Legal
Surveillance of employees is becoming increasingly more common as employers seek to control workplace behavior, ensure greater efficiency, prevent theft and protect employees. Still, Florida...
Multilevel Marketing vs Pyramid Schemes
Today, many multilevel marketing, or MLM, programs operate legitimately. Problems occur when the design of a sales program violates laws prohibiting pyramid schemes. Sometimes Florida...
Know Your Rights Search and Seizure
When police stop people or ask to search their cars or homes, it is important for them to understand their rights. State and federal laws...
Sobriety Checkpoints What to Know
Before holiday weekends, police will often route cars through roadside sobriety checkpoints. Police detain drivers, regardless of whether they have committed any offense or not,...