When being investigated for certain types of criminal activity, the police may want to see records of your computer usage, including sites you visited or searches that you’ve run. This could be true if you’re accused of white-collar crimes, such as embezzlement or...
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What should you do if accused of lacing someone’s drink?
Being accused of lacing someone's drink is a serious matter that can have severe consequences. Such allegations can lead to criminal charges and damage your reputation. If you find yourself in this situation, you must know your rights and the steps you should take to...
Virtual reality, real consequences: can you face criminal charges in VR spaces?
Virtual reality (VR) platforms have transformed from gaming spaces into complex social environments where millions of users interact daily. These digital worlds now host business meetings, social gatherings and financial transactions with real world value. Authorities...
Facing extradition to Florida? Here’s what you should know
Interstate extradition is the process of transferring a convicted person from their current state (asylum state) to the state demanding their surrender (requesting state). Like many other states, Florida follows the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act (UCEA), which...
How medical marijuana can land you in hot water in Florida
While Florida has legalized medical marijuana, patients should be aware that having a prescription doesn't provide complete legal immunity. Even with a valid prescription, you might face unexpected legal issues in Tampa and nearby areas. Knowing these potential...
Can criminal extradition be challenged in US courts?
Criminal extradition involves sending a person accused or convicted of a crime from one state to another. The process ensures that a suspect or convict faces justice where the crime occurred. However, there are instances where extradition can be challenged in US...
Why do so many people plead guilty to criminal charges?
Thousands of people get arrested for alleged criminal offenses in Florida every year, and a significant percentage of those arrests lead to criminal charges. Some people face state prosecution, while others end up in federal court. Although every criminal defendant...
When can someone in Florida claim self-defense in criminal court?
On the broad spectrum of criminal offenses, violent charges are among the most severe. Violent criminal offenses carry the most social stigma and often the harshest penalties of any criminal allegations. Even if the state offers a plea deal involving a lesser offense,...
Can someone face drug charges over something hidden in a car?
Florida has relatively strict drug statutes. As a point of entry for some substances arriving by boat, land and air, there is a lot of drug traffic across the state. Many police officers always have an eye out for warning signs of possible drug activity. Factors...
What is the difference between theft, burglary, robbery, and armed robbery in Florida?
Florida law includes separate definitions for different crimes that involve stealing. In order to understand the possible punishments someone could face if convicted of one of these crimes, it is first necessary to differentiate between how the law defines theft and...