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Immigration Immigration is big news currently and it is important to be aware of the relationship and tensions between state and federal law when it comes to immigration. Immigration is the international movement of people into a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to […]

Homicide Homicide is the unlawful killing of another human being. Under Florida state laws, there are several degrees of murder and manslaughter. The type of murder determines the potential punishment if there is a conviction at the end of the murder trial. First-degree murder carries steep penalties; including life in prison and the death penalty.

  Firearm Laws in Florida Almost two million people have a gun license in the state of Florida with 36 other states recognizing this license. Firearm laws operate at the state level in Florida. Florida’s gun laws are considered accommodating compared to other states.

Search and Seizure The Fourth Amendment to the United States of America states that Americans are constitutionally protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement and government agencies.

Elements of Constraint Imagine being detained against your will? Sounds traumatic, doesn’t it? In the majority of unlawful detentions, the victim received threats while detained. Being held against your will can have lasting physical and psychological effects.

False Accusations: False accusations are statements made by another party that damages the reputation, integrity, or character of the targeted person. Any statement that is contrary to the truth is a false accusation. An accusation can be a formal charge accusing someone of a crime or an informal statement accusing someone of being involved in […]

Evidence Evidence is facts and information gathered to indicate that a belief is true. In legal terms, admissible evidence presented is crucial and admitted into record during both civil and criminal proceedings. In criminal law. evidence is used to prove a defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Eluding Law Enforcement We have all seen car chases on TV - we watch in suspense as we wonder if the driver will get away or if the cops will catch up and arrest the elusive driver. Even though it seems exciting to watch on TV, eluding a law enforcement officer is a serious crime […]

Florida Statute Section 893.13 A person may not sell, manufacture, deliver or possess with the intent to sell a controlled substance. To be charged with drug possession, the prosecutor must present or show the following: The prosecutor must present evidence that the seized drug has been analysed by a crime lab and is a controlled […]

What are Your Rights and Responsibilities During Routine Traffic Stops? It is common knowledge that Florida law requires all drivers in the state to have a valid state-issued driver’s license. What are your rights and responsibilities if you are stopped by an officer? What rights and responsibilities do the police officers have? Knowing this information […]