03.25.20
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As of March 10, Florida's Attorney General activated the state's price gouging hotline in response to COVID-19 concerns. This allows anyone to report price increases as a criminal act, putting business owners at risk of criminal charges. Vendors selling protective and sanitizing supplies are forbidden from raising prices on these items above a certain limit. Have you or your business received a ...
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01.20.20
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What Is Mortgage Fraud? Mortgage fraud is a complex issue that has dramatically affected Florida for over 13 years. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation , mortgage fraud is a subcategory of financial institution fraud (FIF) and is “characterized by some type of material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission in relation to a mortgage loan which is then relied upon by the lender. ...
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12.10.19
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It is unlawful to threaten to cause bodily harm to someone, which includes sending messages through electronic communication such as text messages. State and federal laws prohibit this type of conduct. If the person is convicted, they could be looking at spending years in prison. What Is Florida’s Law on Texting a Threat? Under state law, it is illegal for a person to send in writing a threat to ...
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11.29.19
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In Florida, if your family or household member believes you committed an act of violence against them or pose a risk of engaging in such conduct, they may petition the court for a protection order. Also known as a domestic violence injunction, the order places specific conditions on you that you’re legally required to follow. If you violate the terms, you could be charged with a misdemeanor. The ...
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10.15.19
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Many of us have done it: hit the snooze button on our alarms to give ourselves a few more minutes of sleep time before getting ready for the day. And while it helps us stay refreshed and take on whatever opportunities and challenges might come our way, it could also make us miss an important appointment. Although we might suffer consequences for failing to show up for a meeting or work shift, we ...
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09.25.19
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If you pay for goods and/or services with a check, and you do not have enough money in your account to cover the total cost of the item(s), the check will bounce – or be denied. The person or business you purchased merchandise from will not be able to recover funds for the products they sold you. In Florida, if you did this intentionally, you could face both civil and criminal penalties. Civil ...
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08.30.19
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Under Florida law, in some circumstances, if you use force against another person when they are harming or threatening to injure another individual, your actions may be justified. As with the self-defense doctrine, coming to the aid of someone else could be used as an argument in your case if it goes to trial. The type of force you are allowed to use depends on the specifics of the situation. Use ...
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07.22.19
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Although there are various types of pyramid schemes, the underlying characteristic is that an individual is promised to make a profit based on the number of people they recruit to join the program. They are referred to as pyramid schemes because of the structure of the organization. One person sits at the top, and the group grows wider as those below them recruit more and more people to join. Each ...
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06.19.19
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With text messaging, dating apps, social media accounts, and email, it’s easier than ever to communicate electronically with other people. Through these types of media, individuals can send private messages back and forth to one another, with some exchanges including requests for suggestive photos or videos. If one person threatens to release the images unless they comply with certain demands, ...
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05.15.19
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As more and more people have access to the internet, it has become easier to connect and communicate with others electronically. Social media has made it especially easy to send someone else a message or comment on their status updates. Sometimes, as an individual scrolls through another person’s page, they may joke that they are cyberstalking them. Although looking at someone else’s photos or ...
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04.15.19
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In Florida, drug possession is when a person is physically holding a controlled substance – whether in their hands or on their person, such as in a pocket. The definition does not include making, selling, or distributing the drug. However, a person in possession of a controlled substance could also be charged with intent to sell even if they did not actually distribute it but prosecution has ...
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03.15.19
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As more and more states are changing their standing on recreational marijuana, it is no surprise that citizens and tourists are finding difficulty being clear on the laws. As we are nearing 2020, it appears that Florida is on the way to legalizing recreational, adult-use marijuana, but our state is not quite there yet. If you are living in Florida or are travelling through, you need to know that ...
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02.19.19
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Destination Vacations and Crime Florida is a common destination for vacationers from out of state and out of the country. Although you may have spent time learning about the laws and appropriate behavior when you are visiting a new place, that doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes. If you are facing criminal charges and you are not a Florida resident, you will need the legal counsel of an ...
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12.19.18
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Has the Change Made Patients Turn to Illegally Obtaining Medicine? The new laws on opioid and other prescription pain killers have made a huge impact on patients’ ability to have consistent, streamlined pain management. Under CS/HB 21 , effective July of 2018, the regulations require doctors to stick to a 3-7 day limit on prescriptions, while patients must return to their doctor’s office for ...
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08.15.18
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If you have been arrested for a DUI in Florida, a conviction can result in serious consequences. You may serve time in jail, your driver’s license may be suspended for an extended period of time, you are subject to costly fines, and your professional and personal reputations may be damaged. However, it may be possible to have your charges reduced to a “wet reckless.” Florida doesn’t prohibit plea ...
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