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Common Holiday Crimes in Florida
Not only are the holidays a merry time of the year, but it is also the season that experiences an increase in criminal activity every year. While many people are attending festive events or buying ...
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Can You Go to Jail for Missing Jury Duty in Florida?
What is Jury Duty? When a person becomes 18 years old in Florida, he/she is eligible for jury duty once a year. Jury service is a mandatory civic duty that is required by law. The main objective of a ...
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Florida Laws Taking Effect in October
As of October 1, 2019, there are 27 laws now in effect. From texting while driving to hazing, there are many new and updated laws Florida residents must know about. Here are several criminal laws that ...
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Common Holiday Crimes in Florida
Not only are the holidays a merry time of the year, but it is also the season that experiences an increase in criminal activity every year. While many people are attending festive events or buying ...
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What You Can Do to Avoid a Holiday DUI
Festive celebrations during the holidays are commonly associated with alcohol consumption. That is why fatal drunk driving collisions and DUI arrests typically increase when it’s this time of ...
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Volusia County Pretrial Services Part 2: DUI Court
A conviction for a first-time DUI offense carries a jail sentence of up to six months, a maximum $1,000 fine, and driver’s license suspension for up six months. A second or third DUI offense can ...
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The Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Florida
When an unmarried mother gives birth, either parent must take several legal steps to establish paternity. Not only does this name a biological parent as the child’s legal father, but it also ...
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What is Contempt of Court in Florida?
Whether a judge awarded you alimony or ordered you to pay monthly child support, each party is obligated to follow the court orders associated with a divorce. Unfortunately, there are many cases where ...
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Florida's Deadbeat Dad Law
When a child support order is established by the court, the noncustodial parent is responsible for making monthly payments to the custodial parent to support your children. The majority of ...
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Can You Go to Jail for Missing Jury Duty in Florida?
What is Jury Duty? When a person becomes 18 years old in Florida, he/she is eligible for jury duty once a year. Jury service is a mandatory civic duty that is required by law. The main objective of a ...
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Florida Laws Taking Effect in October
As of October 1, 2019, there are 27 laws now in effect. From texting while driving to hazing, there are many new and updated laws Florida residents must know about. Here are several criminal laws that ...
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Andrew's Law Toughens Florida Hazing Statute
At the end of June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1008—commonly referred to as “Andrew’s Law”—which toughens measures against hazing after loopholes were found ...
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Common Holiday Crimes in Florida
Not only are the holidays a merry time of the year, but it is also the season that experiences an increase in criminal activity every year. While many people are attending festive events or buying ...
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Is Revenge Porn a Crime in Florida?
In today’s society, individuals who are involved in romantic relationships share their affection for one another through texts, e-mails, and even messaging services on social media platforms ...
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged with Solicitation in Florida
In late February, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution after visiting the Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Juniper, FL on two occasions. The ...
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Common Holiday Crimes in Florida
Not only are the holidays a merry time of the year, but it is also the season that experiences an increase in criminal activity every year. While many people are attending festive events or buying ...
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Hate Crimes in Florida
According to a report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in November, there have been 7,175 reported hate crimes in 2017 compared to 6,121 in 2016, which is the third year in a row ...
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Guns Stolen from Police Vehicles
Although police officers are prohibited from leaving guns in their cars, it happens. Apparently it happens often enough that now, breaking into a police car and stealing guns has become a trend. A ...
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Common Holiday Crimes in Florida
Not only are the holidays a merry time of the year, but it is also the season that experiences an increase in criminal activity every year. While many people are attending festive events or buying ...
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Hate Crimes in Florida
According to a report released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in November, there have been 7,175 reported hate crimes in 2017 compared to 6,121 in 2016, which is the third year in a row ...
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Florida Mandatory Minimum Sentences
For certain criminal offenses, mandatory minimum sentences apply. This law is considered to be a “one size fits all” approach and does not allow judges to use their discretion upon ...