Social media is the modern way of connecting with people all over the internet. Regardless of age, gender, or location, with the click of a button, you can instantly communicate with others. The most popular social media platform at the moment is TikTok, a mobile app where people can post videos, comment on other’s posts, and messages. Although TikTok has …

After thirteen long years of searching for their daughter, the Drexels finally have closure. Brittanee Drexel was only seventeen-years-old when she went missing in Myrtle Beach in 2009. Years of search parties, differing suspects, and FBI rewards granted to anyone with information have all failed up until now. Brittanee Drexel’s body was found this month after the arrest of the …

Uniforms are a common sight on Halloween: corrections officers, firefighters, and of course the typical police officer. However aside from October 31st, are you actually allowed to wear a fake uniform? Many people may be unaware that pretending to be an officer is a crime in the state of Florida. There are serious consequences for falsely impersonating an officer, especially …

Getting accused of a child pornography crime is an extremely serious matter. Florida has extremely strict laws regarding child pornography, which you can read more about here. With a child pornography conviction comes high fines, long prison terms, sex offender registration, and the social stigma with family, friends, and peers. Although it may seem like an impossible charge to beat, …

Last May, 27-year-old Corey Pujols was charged with manslaughter. The charge arose after he fatally punched a customer while working as a manager at a Tampa Dunkin’. Pujols initially pled not guilty but agreed to change his plea to guilty of the lesser charge of felony battery under a plea deal that would allow him to avoid jail time. On …

Gainesville Initiating ‘Fair Chance Hiring’ to Avoid Rejecting Applicants from Jobs Based on Past Arrests A new law is being proposed in Gainesville that deals with the hiring process. It is meant to ensure that individuals who have been arrested in the past are not prevented from getting hired. In the past, people who have criminal records have had a …

Most people know parole and probation from criminal procedural television shows. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, blurring the lines between their important distinctions. In Florida, thousands of returning citizens are either released from prison to serve the rest of their sentence on parole or placed on probation. If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime …

Video Voyeurism – What is it & What are the Legal Penalties in Florida? Video voyeurism is when someone secretly records another in a private area without their consent. Codified under Section 810.145 of the Florida Statutes, a person commits the offense of video voyeurism if that person does one of the following three acts: For his or her own …

Essentially, the answer is a lawyer’s favorite phrase: “It depends.” If the speeding ticket is merely a civil infraction without any criminal punishments attached, it will not likely violate the terms of your probation. However, if it is a criminal traffic offense related to speeding, your probation will likely be considered violated. What is Probation? In Florida, probation is treated …