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In a significant move, Florida has recently passed a new alimony bill that introduces sweeping changes to the state's alimony laws. The bill, which will be effective July 1, 2023, aims to modernize and reform the existing alimony system by eliminating permanent...
Fiscal fraud is a pervasive and costly crime that affects individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. Perpetrators of fiscal fraud employ various techniques and tactics to deceive and manipulate financial systems for personal gain. Here, we delve into the...
A criminal trial is a crucial process that determines the guilt or innocence of an accused individual and upholds the principles of justice. While trials may vary in complexity and duration, they generally follow a set of well-defined stages. Here, I’ll provide you...
Under Florida law, a criminal Trespass occurs when a person willfully enters or remains upon property without authorization, or, if initially allowed onto the property, refuses to depart upon request of the rightful owner or occupant. However, in the state of Florida,...
In Florida, "theft" is defined as "the obtaining or using another’s property with the intent to deprive the owner of the property permanently or temporarily." Therefore, a person who takes a vehicle for a joyride commits theft as well as a person who steals a vehicle...
Every day, the number of those who have been victims of credit card fraud grows in Florida and throughout the United States. According to new research (n.d.), Florida is the second state with the highest rate of identity theft by credit card at 44%, with about 44,600...
A white-collar crime is a nonviolent crime committed for financial gain. The FBI, a key agency that investigates these crimes, characterized them as crimes of deceit, concealment, and violation of trust. In other words, these crimes are committed with the purpose of...
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, an individual who pleads to a Domestic Violence charge must enroll in and complete a Batterer´s Intervention Program (BIP) as a condition of probation. Domestic violence is defined as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual...