Law

With our society’s increasing use of and dependence upon digital information, electronic records can oftentimes play an important role in criminal cases. Whether the evidence is in the form of an email, document, image, or other format, it is essential for the integrity of any case that the evidence being used has not been damaged or altered. All evidence, whether …

Finding yourself in a holding cell or in jail can be an unnerving experience. It is quite possible that the events that brought you there happened quite quickly and unexpectedly. It is important for you to know your rights and responsibilities in this circumstance. In particular, you need to be clear on the steps you need to take to get …

Sometimes, police officers may feel the need to use excessive force against their victims. When a law enforcement official intentionally uses unnecessary and excessive force against a perpetrator, someone committed an act of police brutality. Police brutality is considered to be a violation of civil rights and is therefore against the law. Any law enforcement agent – a police officer, …

When at the mall, we are surrounded by all kinds of temptations. Fashionable clothes, expensive sunglasses and jewelry, and delicious chocolates are just a few of them. The urge can be all too powerful to resist buying something. Sometimes the desire to have these items is coupled with an equally strong urge to not pay for them. Some people may …

If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, one of the penalties that the court may impose is probation. Those serving prison sentences who are released early on good behavior typically serve a parole period. Under both probation and parole, an individual convicted of a crime is put under supervisory status and must abide by certain terms and conditions. Probation …

Federal and state laws provide protection for individuals to allow them to live safe and healthy lives, free from harm or the threat of harm from others. While it is not uncommon for people to have social and professional conflicts, it is important to remember that violence is not the correct response to interpersonal problems. In fact, many states consider …

Computer hacking is the act of intentionally accessing a computer or computer network without authorization. Sometimes computer experts, often young adults, may hack into a computer system just to prove that they can. Rather than trying to cause damage or defraud, these types of hackers are often seeking notoriety by accessing complex systems. In other cases, hackers may have the …

An act of prostitution can result in serious charges for everyone involved. Coercing, soliciting, and engaging in prostitution are all criminal acts that could lead to jail time and heavy fines. The police sometimes run sting operations to catch individuals soliciting for prostitution. To be arrested for involvement in prostitution or solicitation, an individual merely has to be involved in …

When an individual or group commits a crime, often there are people associated with the criminal(s) who had no intention of being involved with the crime. In a robbery, it may be the driver who got talked into or threatened into going along with the robber’s plan. In drug cultivation or dealing cases, it may be a friend or family …

Theft charges vary depending on the offender’s history and the value of what is stolen. The penalties for theft also range accordingly, from misdemeanors with minor sentences to felonies with long prison sentences and heavy fines. Being convicted of a felony in Florida can lead to particularly serious penalties, including a minimum prison sentence that cannot be contested for early …