In Florida, it’s illegal for anyone to derive support or benefit financially from prostitution. This law primarily targets pimps and others who receive money for...
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Defamation laws have existed since America’s founding. The First Amendment grants freedom of speech and press, but it also protects people from harmful untrue statements....
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The current “zero-tolerance” policy toward violation of immigration policy by the Trump administration has led to a call for action to protect the legal...
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The majority of Florida gun owners treat state and federal laws regarding their firearms seriously. With recent gun violence in schools and businesses, law enforcement...
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A common reason a person may go from the office to the courtroom is embezzlement. An embezzlement crime is the misappropriation of funds by...
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The holidays are all about giving thanks and celebrating with family and friends. It’s a time for gathering together, sharing stories, and indulging in delicious...
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Almost all personal injury lawsuits result in claims for compensatory damages. In more extreme cases, punitive damages, also referred to as exemplary damages, may be...
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The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting that left 17 dead in Parkland, Florida, on February 14, 2018, fueled the decision by the Broward County...
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Sealing and expunging are legal mechanisms that prevent public access to a person’s criminal history. In 1995, Florida enacted its Sunshine Law, which grants...
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Impersonating an officer is a serious offense in Florida that carries strict penalties. Under Florida Statute 843.08, an individual may be accused of this crime...
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