People use social media platforms daily to connect, share and express themselves. However, when facing legal challenges, overindulging in social media can lead to a multitude of negative consequences. 1. Compromised privacy When navigating legal troubles, maintaining...
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What can cause you to get stalking charges in Florida
Florida takes stalking seriously. This crime occurs when one person follows or harasses another person repeatedly and maliciously, leading to emotional distress. The state has strict laws to protect individuals from unwanted attention and threats to their safety. The...
Child support arrears and passport denial
Falling behind on child support has consequences, depending on how far behind you are on payments and how much you owe. In Florida, once you are fifteen days past due, the state serves you with a Notice of Delinquency. After twenty days, the penalties become more...
Penalties for drug trafficking
The Department of Justice indicates that due to the location and large population of the state, Florida has frequent illicit drug activity. Drug trafficking is a serious offense, and the government imposes severe penalties to deter individuals from engaging in such...
Can rowdy behavior lead to an arrest in Florida?
Florida, with its beautiful beaches, sunny weather and thrilling theme parks, is a popular destination for summer vacations. However, having fun should not come at the expense of respect for the law and others. Rowdy behavior can quickly turn a dream vacation into a...
Can a vehicle passenger receive a drug possession charge?
When you get in the car with your friend and realize that there are drugs present, you might want to think twice about going along for the ride. Even if you feel safe in knowing that the drugs do not belong to you, a police officer might not see things your way if you...
Florida DUI penalties include fines, possible jail time and more
If your arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is a first offense, you may think you only have to pay a fine and you can put the whole incident behind you. In the state of Florida, a DUI charge is more complicated than that. The penalties...
Can a prescription land you in jail?
Doctors prescribe medication for a myriad of ailments. However, some of these drugs have potent and addictive properties that make them illegal for you to have without a prescription. The law takes drug possession seriously, especially if the substances have a high...
Can household items be drug paraphernalia?
As you probably know, the Sunshine State has some of the country's toughest drug laws. If a judge or jury finds you guilty of possessing or distributing a controlled substance, you may lose your freedom and pay a steep fine. You also are likely to have a criminal...
What constitutes domestic violence?
Being a victim of domestic violence can be terrifying. Many victims encounter less-than-ideal living situations in order to flee the violence while they get back on their feet emotionally and financially. While most physical intimate partner violence is obvious, there...
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