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Probation is a possible alternative for those who are found guilty of a sexual offense. This offer is not granted to everyone. However, for those first-time offenders, those who committed less violent crimes and showed signs of remorse are usually good candidates to...
Petit theft is defined as the deprivation and appropriation of the property of another valued at $750.00 or less, and the theft does not have to occur in a store. Penalties The value of stolen goods will determine whether a charge will be filed as petty theft or grand...
In Florida, Grand Theft is defined as the unlawful taking or using of property, with a value of $750.00 or more, with the intent to deprive the owner of their rights to said property. Elements of Grand Theft. In order to prove the crime of Grand Theft, the State...
Probation is a privilege (not a right) defined as a form of community supervision that requires an offender to abide by court-ordered terms and conditions in lieu of a sentence of incarceration. Its principal function is the rehabilitation of a defendant and the...
Under the Florida Statutes, vehicular homicide is the killing of a human being, or the killing of an unborn child by injury to the mother, caused by the reckless operation of a motor vehicle. In order to be convicted, the driver must be proven guilty, which means...
Cyber crimes are often referred to as computer crimes, which involve unlawful acts related to computers, web networks, and digital technology. The Florida Computer Crimes Act has the objective of contextualizing these crimes, dividing the unlawful acts into two...
Florida´s Division of Investigative and Forensic Services receives approximately 10,000 reports of fraud in the state every year, according to their records. The reason for the proliferation of this type of crime may be (according to The Coalition Against Insurance...
Online shopping and delivery rates have increased significantly during the pandemic, due to stay-at-home orders. Current consumers' habits are very likely to continue even when life returns to normal. With delivery rates high, “porch piracy” has also increased. Porch...
The Holiday season is here, and for many, emotions can run high. These heightened emotions can make you more susceptible to holiday scams and other types of unlawful acts. This season is known to have an increase in criminal activity, each year, around the country....
Bribery is a white-collar crime that can lead to serious penalties if an individual is convicted. Therefore, it is important to have a better understanding of this crime. Under Florida Statute 838.015, Bribery is defined as corruptly offering, promising, or giving a...