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Many sex crimes in Florida involve age gaps, such as when one person is an adult and the other is a minor. We recently discussed how the age of consent in Florida is 18, which is notably higher than in some other states. In Florida, someone must be a legal adult to...
Some people get arrested in Florida due to legal issues in other states. During a routine traffic stop, for example, access to the national criminal database might provide information about warrants outstanding in other jurisdictions. Police officers who initially...
Fraud is a category of criminal activity related to lying or misrepresenting circumstances. Fraud generally involves one party lying to or manipulating another for some kind of benefit, often in the form of financial gain. Investment fraud involves lying to those...
Alongside academic pursuits, many college students encounter social pressures and environments where risky behaviors, including drug use, can become normalized. Unfortunately, this environment also makes colleges fertile ground for drug distribution. Drug cartels and...
A friend approaches you with an idea that they believe will make a significant amount of money, but it’s also against the law. For instance, maybe they are interested in transporting illegal drugs to another state. They know where they can get the substances, so they...
Your phone rings late at night. It’s a close friend, and their voice is panicked. They’ve made a terrible mistake and now they’re in trouble. Your first instinct is to help by, say, offering them a place to stay, a ride or even just a listening ear. After all, what...
Self-medication among college students is a growing concern that carries both health and legal consequences. Most universities promote healthier coping mechanisms for the challenges these young adults face. However, a significant number of students still resort to...
A person could face charges for drug trafficking if they are caught crossing state lines in possession of illegal substances. If the defendant is convicted of drug trafficking, they could potentially face five years to life in prison, $100,000 or more in fines and...
There are many ways for people to violate the laws related to sexual encounters. Certain types of behavior, such as the use of violence, clearly constitute a violation of the law. Other, much more innocent behavior could also lead to allegations of sexual offenses....
White collar crimes include things like embezzlement and insider trading. These can be much different than other types of crime, such as theft or simple assault. But exactly how are they different? Let’s take a look at a few of the factors that set white collar crimes...
