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...
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What Are Cyber Crimes?
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...
Insurance Fraud and The Penalties You May Face.
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...
Drug Possession Laws in Florida.
What is Drug Possession? The Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act lists a variety of drugs that are considered “controlled substances”, which are regulated by the state and federal government. The drugs are classified as “schedules”: Schedule...
Package Theft Crimes in Florida
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...
How To Avoid a Holiday DUI.
During the Holidays, more likely than not, there will be alcohol available in different events. A lot of people don´t intend to drink and drive, let alone get a DUI arrest. But this can happen because they don´t plan ahead, or don´t realize how alcohol affects them,...
Can I Have My Previous Criminal Record Expunged Or Sealed?
If you have no prior convictions on your record you may be entitled to have your official court records expunged or sealed. Even if you were placed on probation but completed it without a conviction (i.e. received a withhold of adjudication) you may still be able to...
Top Holiday Crimes In Florida.
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....
Crimes Are More Likely To Be Committed By A Relative On Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is known to be a holiday that brings families together. However, this is not the case in every household. On the contrary, in many families, the chances of being a victim of a crime perpetrated by a member of the family or an acquaintance rise more than...
What Would Happen If A Minor Faces A DUI Offense?
When a person who is under the legal drinking age of 21 is driving under the influence or drunk driving, this individual may be accused of an Underage DUI, and would therefore, face several punishments. Of course, no individual is legally allowed to drive or be in...






