When you face a serious criminal charge in Florida and wind up before a judge or jury, eyewitnesses may play a big role in whether your case ends with a conviction. Few forms of evidence are as convincing to a jury as eyewitness testimony. However, there is an...
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Can you defend yourself with deadly force in Florida?
Self-defense is a controversial issue. According to the Florida Legislature, there are laws allowing citizens to use deadly force against intruders in their homes or other property. However, there are many factors to consider when it comes to self-defense laws in the...
What is the penalty for mail fraud?
Mail fraud remains one of the most common types of white collar crimes that individuals end up charged and convicted of. It may surprise you to know that mail fraud is more than just a petty crime or misdemeanor. In fact, no matter the extent of the fraud, the law...
When does drug trafficking become a federal offense?
Drug trafficking encompasses illegal actions such as selling, transporting or importing controlled substances. This crime, also called drug distribution, carries heavier federal and state penalties than drug possession. No matter the size of the drug operation,...
What should you know about Florida’s voluntary manslaughter laws?
If you find yourself facing charges of committing voluntary manslaughter, this means that law enforcement officers and the prosecutor have probable cause to believe that you deliberately killed someone because of a provocation. As FindLaw explains, the prosecutor need...
What do you know about accidental credit card fraud?
You read a recent news article about a white-collar criminal who committed credit card fraud. While reading more about the details of the wrongdoing, you realized that some of your credit card activity may border on accidental crimes. To keep you on the right side of...
What is a Ponzi scheme?
If you start a Ponzi scheme, you commit a type of investment fraud that involves using funds collected from existing investors to pay new ones. Instead of investing these funds, you continue this cycle of paying new investors. The U.S. Securities and Exchange...
What are ways to avoid Medicaid fraud?
Many people in Florida do not have the money to cover health care costs for medicine or nursing home care. They have to rely on Medicaid as a provider. If you are one of the many users of this program, you do not want law enforcement to suspect you of abusing or...
Taking a look at false allegations of assault
Whether you break up with a romantic partner and they want to get revenge by falsely accusing you of assault or you are simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, there are various reasons false assault allegations surface. Sadly, these accusations are devastating...
What are the types of murder charges in Florida?
Florida law defines three types of murder charges depending on the circumstances of the case. The state designates penalties for each degree based on the severity of the crime and other factors. Review these categories and the possible legal consequences if convicted...