When a person makes a mistake, it is important to face one's community and make amends, in addition to facing any resulting legal consequences. While determining the most effective way to address a particular community may take some careful consideration, not everyone...
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Maintaining a concealed carry permit in Florida
Being a responsible gun owner is crucial both to upholding your second amendment rights and to protecting your other legal rights as a citizen. Part of responsible gun ownership in Florida is maintaining proper permits for any guns you may own that require permitting,...
What counts as securities fraud?
Securities fraud is a certain kind of white collar financial crime that includes a number of illegal activities. One of the most common types of securities fraud is insider trading, although it is not the only type of securities fraud. In very broad strokes,...
Is a pocket breathalyzer reliable?
As technology continues to evolve, the capabilities of consumer-level devices sometimes grow in interesting directions. One particularly interesting and potentially dangerous device making waves in the market right now is the personal breathalyzer. On its face, such a...
Elements of a drug possession charge
When faced with a criminal charge, you may feel that consequences are just around the corner. However, there are many aspects to a criminal case that could impact the outcomes. In fact, you may not even face consequences if the prosecution is not able to prove beyond...
Former congresswoman received jail time for fraud
As we gaze back on the year that was 2017, few common themes stand out as prevalently as the public's appetite for digging up dirt on figures of power and success and turning the tables on them. In many cases, the figures went before the court of public opinion and...
Are you sure you’re ok to drive? Maybe not.
As an adult, one of the most difficult decisions that many of us face on a regular basis is the question of whether or not we can safely drive after having a drink. While numerous public safety announcements attempt to frighten us as schoolchildren into thinking that...
Gun owner unlikely to face charges after teen shooting
Recently, a 15-year-old child in Crestview stole a handgun from the unlocked car of an adult and proceeded to shoot a 13-year-old with it. Understandably, many people expressed outrage that a handgun was so accessible to the teenager. A number of individuals very...
What factors may affect the accuracy of a Breathalyzer test?
Drinking and driving are activities that simply should not go together, considering the enormous risk that drunk driving poses to the safety of the driver and others on the road. However, it is still important to fight any drunk driving charges that you receive, to...
Respond to fraud allegations very carefully
If you face fraud allegations, you may feel enormous pressure to come out swinging in order to defend yourself. This an understandable response, but may not prove as effective as you might hope. In fact, your response to fraud allegations can greatly impact the...