In an environment full of partying, alcohol and a lack of maturity, it is easy for something minor to evolve into a full-fledged fight. If you are caught fighting, you may face legal penalties in addition to disciplinary action from your university. These consequences...
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The criminal record expungement process in Florida
Under Florida law, criminal histories are public records unless they are sealed or expunged. This means that landlords and employers can view them if they run background checks. A criminal record is created in Florida when an individual is arrested, photographed and...
Are you legally required to speak to Florida law enforcement?
Knowing your constitutional rights can guide you if you need to interact with Florida law enforcement officers. Preparation can help protect you from unlawful questioning or self-incrimination, especially if the officers suspect you of a crime. Knowing and acting on...
Drug crimes and student loans
One way convicted felons may attempt to turn their lives around involves continuing their education. A college degree could open new doors for Florida residents who want to put past criminal behavior behind them. Student loans might make higher education accessible to...
What are some common defenses to domestic violence charges?
Although domestic violence is an epidemic in Florida and elsewhere, many people are falsely accused. Even if a person is exonerated, being charged could adversely affect their daily life. These are some of the most common defenses to domestic violence charges. They...
Risks of faulty eyewitness testimony
Eyewitness testimony often plays a role in Florida court cases. You might think an eyewitness account is one of the most powerful forms of evidence. However, the truth is eyewitnesses aren’t always accurate. And faulty eyewitness accounts can result in wrongful...
What is kleptomania?
Most of the people in Florida and around the country who take products from stores without paying for them want the items they steal but lack the means to pay for them. However, people who suffer from kleptomania do so because they cannot stop themselves, and they...
Proposed Title IX regulations undo one-size-fits-all approach
Accusations of sexual assault or other discriminatory misconduct on college campuses have the potential to impact an accused person's future negatively. A record of such a complaint limits the chances of transferring to another school or passing a background check for...
In Florida, shoplifting is a serious crime
Shoplifting charges in Florida cover more situations than you might think. Retail-related thefts cost state merchants over $50 billion a year. The authorities take these charges seriously. The legal definition of shoplifting in Florida Shoplifting in the Sunshine...
What’s the difference between theft and larceny?
There are different types of theft crimes a person can be charged with in Florida and other areas. You might wonder whether larceny and theft are the same thing. What is theft? Theft is a broad term that describes crimes involving property being taken from the owner...