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How Volkswagen Emissions Violations Affect Drivers
The revelation that Volkswagen installed software on 11 million cars to cheat on government emissions tests will cost the company in terms of lost sales,...
Penalties for Dine and Dash
The dine and dash is nothing new anywhere in the country, but it happens so often in Florida that the legislature specifically made it a...
White Collar Theft Explained
Unlike petit theft or grand larceny, where a thief steals property from an unknown or distant victim, white-collar thieves steal money through covert means in...
What to Know About EMV Chip Technology
Credit card companies in the United States have begun issuing cards with a new technology known as “Europay, MasterCard and Visa,” or EMV. The new...
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...
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...
Tech Crimes That Can Lead to 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...
What 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...
What 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...
What 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....