Types of Crimes in Florida - Hit & Run
May 19, 2012
Hit RunThe charge depends on the circumstances and severity of the accident. If you fail to stop and exchange information following an accident that results ONLY in property damage, you could face 2nd...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Harassment / Stalking
May 19, 2012
Harassment / StalkingUnder Florida law, if you willfully, maliciously, and repeatedly follow, harass, or cyberstalk another person, you can be charged with stalking. Stalking that causes substantial em...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Fraud / Worthless Checks
May 19, 2012
Fraud / Worthless ChecksIf you pass a check that you have reasonable knowledge will not clear the bank, or if you write a check on a closed account you could face a worthless check charge. Though commo...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Driving with a Suspended License
May 19, 2012
Driving with a Suspended LicenseIf you are found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while your license is under suspension, you will be convicted of a second degree misdemeanor penalty under Florida c...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - DUI / DWI
May 19, 2012
DUI/DWI
Under Florida Law, an individual is guilty of driving under the influence if he/she is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state, and:
He/she is under the infl...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Drug Possession
May 19, 2012
Drug PossessionPossession of Marijuana (20 grams or less) - Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana is a First Degree Misdemeanor A 1st degree misdemeanor has a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail an...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Criminal Mischief
May 19, 2012
Criminal MischiefCriminal mischief may have been committed if a Defendant willfully and maliciously damaged someone elses property. This law includes graffiti and vandalism. The penalty you face for cr...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Battery
May 19, 2012
Battery
Battery is the intentional touching or striking of a victim against his or her will causing the victim harm. Battery is a first degree misdemeanor, which has a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail...
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Types of Crimes in Florida - Assault
May 19, 2012
Assault
An assault is the intentional and unlawful threat, by word or act, of violence against a victim in which the defendant has the ability to carry out the threat and the victim has a well-founded ...
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What to Expect When You've Been Arrested in Florida
May 19, 2012
The most common steps in the process are as follows:
Arrest / Bail
Arraignment
Pretrial Hearing
Trial
Arrest
In Florida a person may be arrested or, in some cases, issued a criminal summons to a...
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