Social media has changed the society interacts with each other by giving people the opportunity to stay connected to friends and family members, share thoughts and interests, and even make new connections. But what if this technology is used against us? You might be surprised that something as simple as posting on Facebook or Instagram…
Many people are aware that police officers cannot force you to talk about your case. This is known as your “right to remain silent” and is part of the Miranda rights that are read to you during an arrest. While this protection safeguards your personal right to refrain from talking or providing information to the…
In the United States, politicians have long battled to retain the balance of correcting the country’s pressing mass shooting problem while still respecting Second Amendment rights. Some states, including Florida, have decided to help nullify the issue by enacting Risk Protection Orders (RPOs). Also known as “red flag gun laws,” their intention is to keep…
When someone purposefully obstructs a police officer’s ability to make an arrest or perform their duties by using physical force or violent threats, they could be arrested for resisting arrest. Whether or not resisting arrest includes violence, it remains a serious crime that can be charged as a felony in Florida. If you have been…
It’s not uncommon to believe that, if an officer is trying to arrest you, you can simply run away or fight off the officer in order to avoid jail time. However, more often than not, this tactic ends in a criminal charge for resisting arrest, which often comes with severe penalties if you are convicted….
Our Second Amendment rights may grant the privilege to keep and bear arms, but there are some stipulations. Concealing a firearm in Florida requires holding a valid permit, and choosing to carry a concealed weapon without one could land you with severe consequences. If you are facing a criminal charge for carrying a concealed weapon…
It may be evident that selling a controlled substance in Florida could land you time in prison, but what could happen if you sell knockoffs of illegal drugs? In the Sunshine State, passing off a completely legal or harmless substance could lead to serious problems if you claim it is an illegal drug. Selling illegal…
When you think of “grand theft,” there is a good chance your mind goes to the popular video game Grand Theft Auto. These games may make grand theft look exhilarating, but here in the real world, these crimes are typically much less action-packed. Committing grand theft in the real world is also a lot more…
Florida state law prohibits drivers of any age from operating a vehicle when they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or above. However, if the driver is under the Florida legal drinking age of 21, they are subjected to even stricter regulations. Underage drivers who have a BAC of just .02% could be…
You may have heard that a police officer in Florida needs probable cause before they can legally pull you over. However, this is untrue as Florida police officers only need what is known as “reasonable suspicion” to perform a traffic stop. Although probable cause and reasonable suspicion are similar, there is a notable difference that…
