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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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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The lawful use of computers and other digital communications devices by convicted sex offenders is determined by the facts of each case. Whether a convicted sex offender can be barred or restricted in their use of computers and similar digital device...
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The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article I, § 12 of Florida’s Constitution prohibit law enforcement from conducting unreasonable searches or seizures of our person, houses, papers, and effects. And the U.S. Supreme Court has decla...
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If you are charged with a misdemeanor or a qualifying third-degree felony in Florida, you could be eligible to have the charge diverted out away from the criminal courts and into a program called “Pretrial Intervention,” or PTI. There are PTI pro...
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If you are charged with a criminal offense either in Florida state court or in federal court, you must depend on the skill, experience, and judgment of your criminal defense lawyer. But what is it that your lawyer will be doing during your defense?...
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Different government agencies in Florida employ police officers. Each of these political subdivisions, counties, cities, or towns has geographical boundaries separating them from neighboring jurisdictions. Law enforcement officers’ police powers ar...
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The quick answer is “Yes.” But what is cyberbullying? Unless you understand what conduct constitutes criminal cyberbullying, it is impossible to ensure that your actions conform to the law and refrain from any conduct that would be d...
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