It's the time of year where champagne is flowing, celebrations are happening, and holiday parties are frequent. While it's never a good idea to drink and drive, once the holidays roll around the chances of a DUI become greater. Thanks to ride-sharing apps like Uber...
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The Degrees of Murder in the State of Florida
In the state of Florida, there are three different degrees of murder. These degrees are dependent on how the crime takes place and determine the outcome of the sentencing. The circumstances around the situation can have a large effect on how the case is handled in...
Can You Be Charged With A DIU While In A Semi-Autonomous Vehicle?
Everyone knows driving while under the influence is not only very dangerous, but it's also illegal. However, with new technology like autopilot and semi-autonomous vehicles, the line between drunk driving and being responsible starts to blur. The honest answer to the...
How One Man’s Selfie Saved Him from Jail Time
A man in Texas was able to save himself from a life in prison by proving his innocence with the help of a geotagged selfie taken with his family on Facebook. According to KVUE, Cristopher Precopia was accused by his ex-girlfriend of breaking into her home and using a...
What Happens When You Commit Voting Fraud
As election season comes to a close, crimes involving ballots and voting tend to come to light. Though it doesn't happen often, it does happen on occasion. According to Vox, "Voter fraud is extremely rare. As Vox's German Lopez has written, a study by Loyola Law...
State of Florida Passes Amendment 4 Restoring Voting Rights of Convicted Felons
The midterm elections came and went, and for 1.5 million convicted felons in the state of Florida, there was a big win. Amendment 4 passed on Tuesday with more than 60% of the vote, allowing for the voting rights of convicted felons to automatically be restored.What...
Driving With A Suspended License In Florida Can Be More Dangerous Than You Think
In Florida, driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license is a serious crime. Often times, Florida drivers are committing this act without even being aware of it. According to Sun-Sentinel, as of February, there were nearly 2 million drivers in Florida with...
National Expungement Week 2018 is October 20th – 27th
With the rapid changing of laws and the severity of certain types of crimes, the first ever National Expungement Week is being launched on October 20th. During this time, over 20 organizations from across the country will be working together in various cities to help...
Wrongful Arrests Due To Police Report Mistakes
It doesn't happen often, but it happens more than it should - a wrongful arrest due to mistakes made during a police report. When it happened to Florida man, Adam Thornton, it changed his life completely. According to an article in Bradenton, Adam Thornton called 911...
What Happens to A Sentence When A Witness Commits Perjury
Often times, the outcome of a criminal trial is based heavily on the testimony of the witnesses. This means that when false statements are made during your trial, it may lead to the wrongful incrimination; resulting in being convicted of a crime you did not commit....






