Mar 14, 2019 | Forgery
Florida forgery law focuses on specific records and instruments and an intent to injure or defraud. Merely possessing a changed document is not automatically the offense in section 831.01.The core chargeFlorida Statutes section 831.01 covers falsely making, altering,...
Feb 1, 2019 | Criminal
An accusation of workplace theft can lead to an internal investigation, employment action, a civil demand, or a criminal case. An allegation is not proof, and these processes have different rules.What a theft charge requiresUnder Florida Statutes section 812.014,...
Jan 2, 2019 | Criminal
A Florida arrest or conviction can affect hiring, but an arrest is not a conviction and no record automatically bars every job. The details of a background report and the position matter.Check the record and the questionObtain the disposition and review any background...
Dec 3, 2018 | Domestic
Holiday gatherings can bring stressful situations. A disagreement alone is not domestic violence, but threats, assault, battery, stalking, or other conduct may lead to an investigation when the legal elements and relationship are present.Florida’s...
Dec 1, 2018 | Traffic
Plan a safe ride before a holiday gathering if alcohol or impairing substances may be involved. There is no reliable personal “number of drinks” that guarantees someone is safe or legal to drive.Florida DUI lawUnder Florida Statutes section 316.193, DUI can involve...
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