The concepts of assault and battery are usually considered together because one often leads to the other. They are different legal issues, however. Assault charges arise from a wide range of scenarios, but battery requires malevolent action for charges to be valid....
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Are you being falsely accused?
Under criminal law, some defendants in Florida stand by the argument that they’ve been falsely accused. Accusations must be proven and processed in a court of law. However, when you’re accused of something you haven’t done, your response to the actual accusation means...
The potential consequences for violating probation
It isn't uncommon for an individual to be sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to a criminal offense. However, if you violate your probation, a Florida judge has the option of revoking it. Alternatively, the judge could decide to modify the terms of your...
Is burglary the same charge as theft?
In the state of Florida, many people use the terms "burglary" and "theft" interchangeably. However, burglary and theft are two separate crimes that come with different penalties. In fact, someone could accuse you of burglary without adding a theft charge on top of it....
Common types of ID theft
Identity fraud in Florida is a white-collar crime that involves theft of a person's identity. The offenders use the personal data to open credit accounts, rent or buy property, or qualify for loans they couldn't get otherwise. The following are several different types...
Violation of probation in Florida
Florida residents who are placed on probation face possible incarceration if they violate the terms of their supervised release. Common probation violations include committing another crime while on supervised release, failing or refusing to take a toxicology test,...
Difference in severity between petty theft and grand theft
Florida law defines theft as taking the money, property, or services of a person or entity without permission. There are two main types of theft recognized in Florida courts. Theft classifications include "petty" and "grand." The potential legal consequences for a...
Women can be charged with domestic violence
While men are more likely than women to be charged with domestic violence, hundreds of women in Florida and around the country are charged with domestic violence each year. The accusations can include physical violence as well as threats and insults. If a judge finds...
Ways people violate probation
It doesn't matter if you are convicted of criminal acts or if you plead guilty in a court of law in Florida: A judge has the ability to suspend the sentence and place you on probation for a certain length of time under specific conditions that you must meet to avoid...
Can you be charged with theft if you return the item?
If someone steals an item from you in Florida, you may not ever see it again. But if the perpetrator actually returns the item that they stole, can you still press charges, or will you be forced to drop the case? The answer is more complicated than most people...