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What Is Compassionate Release
Former American attorney, Lynne Stewart, was known for representing controversial and unpopular defendants. She garnered more attention after she was sentenced to 10 years in...
Is Your Criminal Record Hurting Your Job Search
A recent study by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission found that 92 percent of employers run background checks on job applicants—so it is not surprising...
Can Traffic Tickets Cause You to Lose Your License
A ticket for running a stop sign or driving 10 miles over the speed limit most likely will not leave you without a driver’s license....
Medical Marijuana Jury Rules in Florida
Although the constitutional amendment that would legalize the use of medical marijuana did not sway enough voters last November, a recent verdict could be a...
Can You Be Arrested for Using a Fake ID
Each year, fake IDs (identification cards) are used all around the world. While underage college students trying to buy alcohol use some fake IDs, some...
Legal Drugs That Can Be More Dangerous Than Marijuana
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tobacco usage caused more than 480,000 deaths in 2013 alone, followed by alcohol, which caused approximately...
How DUI Mistakes Can Lead to Jail Time
In early January, a video of a Florida DUI checkpoint in Levy County went viral. In the video, a driver approaches a DUI checkpoint and...
What Is Criminal Intent
As in most jurisdictions, Florida law recognizes two basic categories of criminal intent: general intent and specific intent. Despite some differences between the two types...
Penalties for a Theft Charge in Florida
After being accused of a crime, many defendants find themselves wondering “now what?” They want to know what is going to happen next, and what...
How to Avoid a Saint Patrick’s Day DUI Arrest
For many, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate Irish culture, spend time with family, and maybe enjoy a few drinks with friends. However,...