The Powers of a Store Security Guard to Make an Arrest in Florida
Security guards working in stores in Florida may detain a person if they suspect him/her of shoplifting, but only until the arrival of the p
Probable Cause Helps to Determine When an Arrest Is Legal
An arrest takes place when police officers believe they should take a suspect into custody. It has officially taken place when the suspect i
In Florida Can You Illegally Possess Prescription Drugs?
When we normally think of drug crimes they are typically linked to illegal products like cocaine, meth and heroin. These are minor when it c
How the Police Get a Warrant to Search a Home
To get a search warrant in Florida, a law enforcer must submit a request for one from a magistrate or judge. The request needs to be accompa
Floridians May in the Future Be Allowed to Carry Guns Freely Without a License
Recently, state representative for Howey-in-the-Hills, Anthony Sabatini, filed a bill in Florida named "constitutional carry" or H
Resisting Arrest is a Crime in Florida
If you are about to be arrested anywhere in Florida, even if you think you are about to be arrested, it is not a smart idea to refuse or res
Online Posts That Could be Crimes
Many internet forums and social media platforms are free to access and use. More often than not they are used to share positive information
Florida Medical Marijuana Laws - the Good and the Bad
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been controversial for a long time but finally Florida recognized that it had to change its
Changes Could Soon be Made to Florida’s Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases
Rape, or unwanted sexual harassment, is not uncommon in Miami, Florida. As long as the incident is reported and investigated without delay a
Are you a Borrower or a Thief?
People often think if they borrow an item from someone, whether a work colleague or a friend, that this can never be considered a criminal o
