Many people think theft and robbery are the same. But there are significant distinctions in how the law treats the two crimes. One of the most important points to remember is that there are many types of theft. Robbery is only one of the ways someone...
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The pirates are invading Tampa again this weekend. Here’s what you should know. Gasparilla is a beloved tradition in Tampa, Florida. Each year, many residents and visitors flock to the city to take part in the festivities. Unfortunatel...
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In Florida, criminal convictions carry a wide range of punishments in addition to the formal sentence imposed by the court. The court’s sentence can include incarceration, fines, and a period of conditional probation. But after the sentence is serv...
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Florida law generally provides for the prosecution of juvenile offenders in juvenile courts where rehabilitation and education are emphasized over punishment and retribution, as in adult courts. But over the last several decades, as violent crime has...
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Florida law imposes strict penalties on drivers who are convicted of DUI. All drivers face administrative license suspensions, and criminal penalties that include potential jail sentences, fines, alcohol education programs, mandatory ignition interlo...
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Law enforcement in the United States has used a wide range of tactics to counter the success of crimes committed by individuals and criminal organizations. Everyone knows that people charged and convicted of criminal activity can be sent to prison an...
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Field sobriety tests, like the one-leg stand and walk-and-turn, are roadside tests that are used by police officers to ascertain whether a driver is “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol. These tests are often used as evidence against a drive...
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Drug laws in Florida and throughout the U.S. continue to be harsh. Although drug laws affecting people who use drugs are beginning to place greater emphasis on treatment than in past years, those who sell or distribute drugs will continue to face sev...
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Driving under the influence is a crime in Florida. But like all crimes, a person needs to have at least some general “guilty intent,” what the law calls mens rea, to be convicted. In a typical DUI prosecution, the defendant intentionally dr...
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The IRS processed over 164 million tax returns for the 2021 tax year. With that many returns filed by individuals from every walk of life, from every educational background, including professional tax preparers and novices doing their own taxes for t...
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