What is Embezzlement?
Embezzlement generally describes misappropriation of money or property entrusted to someone. In Florida, conduct described that way may be prosecuted under theft or other applicable statutes.How Florida theft law appliesFlorida Statutes section 812.014 defines theft...
What Is Corporate Fraud?
“Corporate fraud” describes a range of alleged dishonest business conduct, not a single Florida criminal charge. The applicable law depends on what was said or done, who acted, the property or investors involved, and the evidence of intent.Possible conductExamples...
Can I Keep a Gun in My Car in Florida?
Florida firearm rules for a private vehicle depend on lawful possession, the way the firearm is carried or stored, and the location. The old advice to leave a gun in plain sight was incorrect.Inside a private vehicleFlorida Statutes section 790.25 addresses lawful...
5 Ways Your Criminal Record May Impact Your Life
An arrest or conviction record can affect opportunities, but the effect depends on the disposition, the type of screening, the decision maker, and the law. A record does not automatically “stick forever” in every accessible database.Employment. Some employers conduct...
International Litigation Involving Extradition to the U.S.
International extradition is a legal process by which one country asks another to surrender a person for prosecution or punishment. A U.S. charge does not make surrender automatic.How a request worksThe U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of International...
Is House Arrest an Option When Resolving a Criminal Offense?
Home confinement may be available in some Florida criminal cases, but it is not an automatic substitute for jail or prison. The court and applicable program decide eligibility and conditions.Community control and monitored releaseFlorida’s community control...
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