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What Is an Affirmative Defense
Even if a defendant committed the otherwise unlawful actions alleged by the plaintiff, the defendant can still use what’s called an affirmative defense, or a...
What Is Reasonable Force
Reasonable force, also known as legal force, is the amount of force necessary to protect oneself, another person, or one’s property from harm. One may...
How Much of Your Sentence Must You Serve
According to the Florida Department of Corrections, inmates who committed crimes on or after October 1, 1995, will serve a minimum of 85 percent of...
Is a Warrant Required to Search Your Internet History
The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees citizens the right to be free against “unreasonable searches and seizures.” Unless police have probable cause or a...
What to Know About Being Taken Into Custody
If you’re taken into police custody, you’re under arrest. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re going to be charged with a crime, but you’re not...
Can You File for an Expunction
Expunging a criminal record can provide a second chance for someone, and the expungement process can begin immediately after a case is dismissed and closed....
What Happens If You Receive Stolen Property
In Florida, it is against the law for anyone to accept property that they know, or reasonably should have known, was stolen. However, what happens...
Are You Being Detained or Arrested
Some significant differences exist between the act of being stopped and the act of arrest. For legal purposes, and because they can follow each other...
Florida Court Cases That Made History
Although many associate Florida with sand and sunshine, this southern state has been the location for several historic court cases that captivated the nation. Some...
How to Check If a Product Is Recalled
A recall is an action taken by the government or a manufacturer when a product could pose a health or safety problem to the public....