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In the justice system, criminal offenses are classified into categories that differ from state to state. These offenses are labeled under three commonly used terms: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Each of these are decided based on the severity of the crime...
A mistrial is the termination and void declaration of a case’s trial by a judge. In order for a judge to call a mistrial there must have been an event or circumstance that has created grounds for a mistrial before the jury or judge has decided on a verdict. A mistrial...
In today’s world it seems there’s nothing that hasn’t been affected by COVID-19. The way we live our lives from going to the grocery store, to children attending school, and even court hearings have altered in order to keep everyone safe and socially distant. If...
Unsolved cases have always been of interest to the general public, and it’s made more evident by the popularity of shows like Netflix’s reboot of Unsolved Mysteries. Did you know that Florida has several dozen unidentified murder victims, and a number of the crimes...
If you are convicted of domestic violence charges in the state of Florida, there can be a significant impact on your freedoms. A domestic violence charge in Florida will not only cause you to have a criminal record, but it can also result in jail time and possible...
Throughout the year the Florida government creates and signs new laws. Often times, these signed laws don't go into effect until specific dates - typically January and July 1st marking the start and the middle of each year. Here are over a dozen laws that have...
You may think that you’re completely innocent and always on the right side of the law, but chances are, you are guilty of committing an act that you may not realize is a crime. Not all crimes result in someone being hurt or suffering. There is a large subset of crimes...
There are several different classifications for murder, each dependent on how the event is carried out. In past blog posts, I’ve covered the different degrees of murder, and have touched on third degree murder, which is where crimes of passion are often found. In the...
We live in a world where getting arrested for driving under the influence is completely avoidable. With ride-sharing services, like Uber and Lyft, getting home safely is an option for everyone, but sometimes we make a lapse in judgment and think we are just fine to...
In the state of Florida, there are several ways to find yourself with a suspended license. Many drivers are surprised to learn that their license has been suspended, because it's not often discussed that there are multiple ways to lose your driving privileges that...