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Petit theft is a standard charge for offenses that involve stolen property valued at less than $750. Generally, this crime is a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. Petit theft has two categories as a misdemeanor: Second-degree misdemeanor: The property was...
Lineups have proven to be a superior means of identifying suspects compared to show-ups, also called the field identification procedure. However, it's a practice still rife with biases that can potentially cause adverse effects on the Florida cases they're used in....
Drug law has become one of the largest subsections of the American legal system. There are a variety of complex terms and applicable laws for nearly every category of drugs and charges. Anyone connected to Florida drug charges needs to be familiar with these terms if...
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there is a good chance that the prosecution will ask you to take a polygraph test. The results are not usually reliable, and so they may be nothing to be gained from passing or failing the test. But it could impact...
Heroin is an opioid pain killer that can be snorted, smoked, ingested orally, or most commonly injected into the bloodstream. Florida classifies it as a schedule 1 drug because it is highly addictive, extremely dangerous and has no FDA-approved medical use. Possession...
There are a few reasons why you could have your license suspended in Florida including drinking while driving or being in an accident that was your fault. This means that you are not legally allowed to drive. If you do happen to drive, there are a few consequences...
In Florida, it’s against the law to enter someone else’s property without express permission. Depending on the circumstances, you could be arrested for criminal trespass. It’s important to know the components of this charge. What is criminal trespass? Trespassing is a...
Getting arrested for cocaine possession or distribution can be a scary experience in Florida. The state is very tough on drug crimes, and a person can easily face felony charges. Florida's take on cocaine Florida and basically all the other states classify cocaine as...
Breach of the peace, commonly referred to as "disturbing the peace" is a misdemeanor that takes place when someone is behaving in an unruly manner in a public place. Disturbing the peace can include actions such as playing extremely loud music or fighting with others....
If you have been charged with disorderly conduct in Florida, it is important to understand the charge and what potential penalties you may be facing. This can be a misdemeanor charge, which attracts certain penalties. What is disorderly conduct? This is a broad term...