For someone facing criminal charges relating to theft or burglary, he or she or may wonder what the difference is between the two. While these two charges are typically related to one another, there is a stark difference between a theft charge and a burglary charge....
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What to expect after Florida DUI
You can receive charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Florida with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. An officer can also arrest you for DUI if you show impairment. Review the possible fines and jail time for a Florida DUI conviction...
What is parental alienation syndrome?
When parents get involved in a heated divorce, children can suffer unintentionally. Sometimes, the actions parents take can do some serious damage to a child's mental well-being. This is often the case when it comes to parental alienation. Children who suffer from...
What should I do after a domestic violence accusation?
If you face a domestic violence accusation, the reaction you have can help or hurt your case. You need to learn the proper way to respond and the next steps to take so that you have a chance to avoid a conviction for the charges. FindLaw explains that while every...
Using boundaries to protect your well-being after divorce
After your divorce, establishing boundaries becomes more important than ever before. You may encounter people who pester you with questions about your relationship. You may feel some lingering obligation to your former partner. You may question your decision....
Penalties for drug trafficking on Florida
You could receive drug trafficking charges in Florida for possession with intent to distribute. Depending on the amount, the substance and other factors, conviction results in mandatory minimum jail time and other penalties. Review the legal consequences of drug...
Challenging breath test results
Given the overwhelming association that most people in Florida make between roadside breath tests and drunk driving charges, one might think that having a test result indicating a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 (the near-universal standard for intoxication) is...
Divorce, custody and your ex moving overseas
If you are ending your marriage and your spouse holds dual citizenship and plans to move overseas, or they have already left the country, there are many legal issues you need to go over with respect to the divorce process. If you have kids, it is especially important...
Dealing with a car crash while you are getting divorced
If you are bringing your marriage to an end, there are many different issues you need to go over, whether you are losing sleep over financial concerns or you have a lot of anxiety due to a custody dispute. Unfortunately, some people have an especially difficult time...
Liability for student loan debt in a divorce
Unlike many debts consumers hold, a student loan debt is held in one person's name only even if the borrower is married at the time the loan is applied for and received. However, the mere fact that only one spouse's name appears on a student loan does not mean that...
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