felonies

We hear so much about terrorism these days in Florida and around the country. But just what constitutes terrorism? For a prosecutor to file a terrorism charge, the intent of the crime must be known. When we think about the word "terrorism," we think about violent...

A Florida man must wait to see if he will face charges related to the death of a 28-year-old man. It's actually a test of the state's "stand your ground" law, as well. In this incident, a car with a family of five – the 28-year-old man, his girlfriend and their...

There are a lot of reasons why having a felony conviction on your record is detrimental to your future. We already know it can make getting a job or renting an apartment tough, for starters. And in Florida, a felony conviction also can take away one of your rights as...

Although many people think they've never committed a crime, the reality is that some are easy to commit given the chance. Did you know that there is a possibility that you've committed a felony without even knowing it? It's true. Even some seemingly ordinary...

If you're accused of a crime, it's devastating at the best of times. What's even worse is if it's a charge for something you didn't know was a law or if the law is outdated. For instance, Florida has a very outdated law that makes it illegal to amble or stroll. It's...

There are many times when people do things that are wrong but think they won't get caught. One of those things is selling or using food stamps in a way that is against federal law. For example, you aren't legally allowed to sell your food stamps to others and...

If you're charged with a felony, there are a few things you need to know. First, you have to understand what degree the felony is. Second, you need to know exactly which felony you face. Finally, you need to know if there are any good defenses that you should know...

Double jeopardy protection is an important protection for people accused of crimes. This protection prevents you from facing trial twice for the same or similar charges based on the same facts following a conviction or acquittal. This right is given to individuals in...

There are many felony crimes in Florida. Some are relatively straightforward, while others are obscure and unusual. To avoid a felony charge, it's a good idea to know what some felonies are so you can avoid them. For example, Did you know that it's a third-degree...

If you get into trouble with the law, you probably think immediately that you'll go to trial and face a penalty. The court system is a little more complicated than that, and there are now many diversion programs you may be able to use to avoid a criminal record or to...