Assaults occur when people cause fear of physical harm and batteries occur when people actually physically harm another person. Assault and battery can vary in severity as well.As assaults and batteries become more severe, the potential consequences become more...
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Year: 2019
Issues with facial recognition software
Facial recognition software has become increasingly popular. It can be used to unlock your phone, see who is at the door and help law enforcement identify criminals. But, there are issues with the software.People have come forward with concerns regarding privacy...
The consequences for theft are based on amount allegedly taken
Throughout people's lives in Florida they find themselves in different situations based on a number of different factors. Some of these factors are within people's control and other times things change in people's lives through circumstances out of their control....
Mother and son arrested on drug charges after winning lottery
The chances of winning the lottery in Florida are not very high. In order to win it people need to be lucky. However, as a mother and son found out, being lucky enough to win the lottery does not necessarily mean that people will be lucky in all parts of their...
A second DUI conviction can have serious consequences
There are many dangers associated with drinking and driving, as our readers are aware. However, from time to time people may underestimate their intoxication levels or think they only have a short distance to drive. Even the most responsible people make mistakes. So,...
Strict laws for underage drinking in Florida
In a 2017 survey by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 27% of Florida teens between 14 and 18 years old admitted to drinking at least once in the past month. In that same month, 13% admitted to at least one instance of having more than four or five drinks...
The different types of assault and battery charges
There are many different reasons that people get into arguments and there are many different ways that people resolve these disputes as well. They can resolve them civilly by talking through the issues, but sometimes people resort to other forms of dispute resolutions...
Boating accident: Are you liable?
Even more boats are on the water during the summer season—especially during the Fourth of July holiday. The increase in the number of boats on the water causes an increase in the number of watercraft accidents.Examples of watercraft accidents include property...
Drugs categories for drug charges
There are many different drugs that people in Florida use each day. Many of these drugs are prescribed and, therefore, are perfectly legal for people to use. However, there are many other types of drugs that are always illegal. People arrested for possessing or...
A BUI conviction can lead to serious penalties
Getting out on the water with a drink in hand may sound like an ideal way to spend a weekend. However, both Florida and federal laws prohibit boating under the influence. What happens after your day of fun out on the water ends in your arrest?A BUI conviction can lead...