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2018

Blog Posts in 2018

  • When Does Drug Possession Turn Into a Felony?

    Drug possession is an offense committed by someone who has drugs for personal use. There are serious consequences for people who possess drugs of any kind, excluding medical marijuana. Florida legislators recently added bath salts to the list of banned substances. If you have been charged with the possession of drugs, your future and freedom are at risk. Protect your rights with the help of an ...
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  • Does Verbal Abuse Fall Under Domestic Violence?

    Domestic violence is often linked to physical abuse and violent behavior; however, domestic violence can also be emotional abuse. In fact, domestic violence includes a broad range of abuse such as physical, sexual, psychological, and verbal. Verbal domestic abuse is one of the most complex and least understood crimes. It is also one of the most falsely reported abuses because there is very little ...
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  • What Is Civil Asset Forfeiture?

    Civil asset forfeiture allows police officials to seize assets from individuals who are suspected of committing a crime. You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to have your property taken. The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act states that law enforcement must have “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that someone committed a crime, but law-abiding citizens can't prevent the police from taking ...
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  • What Is Considered Police Misconduct?

    A police officer’s duty is to protect people and property by responding to calls, enforcing the law, making arrests, issuing citations, and testifying in court cases. Unfortunately, there are cases when police officers abuse their power and violate the rights of citizens. A victim of police misconduct may go through federal and state laws to make a claim. Civil rights laws allow victims to seek ...
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  • What Are the Penalties for a Second-Offense DUI?

    Repeated DUI offenses can have serious penalties in the state of Florida. The consequences of a second-offense DUI usually include heavy fines, license suspension, vehicle impounding, and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. An interlock device is a breath-test machine, also known as a breathalyzer, that is connected to a vehicle’s ignition system. With it ...
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  • Statewide Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Refiled in Florida

    This week, California saw the recreational use of marijuana legalized. As more states and citizens become familiar with marijuana as a medicinal and recreational drug, initiatives of decriminalization for the possession of personal quantities of marijuana has become a debate in a number of states. Florida is one of the states that has talked about the decriminalization of marijuana for a while. ...
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