Part of responsible gun ownership is understanding the numerous regulations that federal and state governments maintain for firearms. This is particularly important these days, as gun laws are once again being hotly debated, and the country may soon see sweeping...
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Florida woman accused of erratic drunken behavior
Drunken driving is rarely a good idea, but if a driver does get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it is always wise to avoid acting out towards the officer on the scene. A Florida woman recently learned this lesson the hard way and now faces charges after...
Underage drunk driving charges and license suspension
Here in Florida, the law takes drinking and driving very seriously, especially for those who are not old enough to legally consume alcohol at all. If a person under 21 years of age drinks and drives, he or she may forfeit driving privileges for a significant amount of...
White collar charges and the right to remain silent
Most people understand that they have the right to remain silent when officers of the law ask them questions, but it is not always easy to understand how exactly one invokes his or her Fifth Amendment right to silence. If a suspect waits too long to invoke this right,...
Understanding identity theft charges
Florida readers know identity theft is a type of white collar crime, and individuals convicted of this type of crime could face serious legal repercussions. If you find you are facing these charges, it can be helpful to understand more about these types of charges and...
Woman faces jail time for alleged Social Security scam
It is fair and true to say that understanding the details of the Social Security system, but violating the terms of receiving benefits is not a wise time to fain ignorance, as one woman learned when she recently received jail time awaiting sentencing for receiving...
What is pretrial diversion?
Just because you receive criminal charges does not mean you necessarily have to receive a conviction or even undergo a trial at all. While it is not always obtainable, prosecutors generally retain the power to offer a suspect a pretrial diversion, which allows a...
Avoiding insider trading accusations
Insider trading has become little more than a catchphrase in popular use over the last couple of decades. While many people generally recognize that insider trading is frowned up on or illegal, few people understand how they would actually avoid accusations of insider...
Accidental firearm discharge in Florida
Gun owners in Florida enjoy many important protections of their personal liberties, but they also bear a number of important responsibilities. Among them is the responsibility to handle a firearm with appropriate care to avoid improperly discharging the weapon,...
Compounding pharmacies and kickback schemes
Compounding pharmacies are receiving a lot of attention in Florida, and not all of it is good. In fact, you have likely read recent news headlines about criminal charges for those allegedly involved in fraudulent acts using prescriptions for compounded drugs. Because...