In Florida, offenses relating to child pornography are taken very seriously. The state’s laws on child pornography are outlined under Chapter 827 of the Florida Statutes. Florida law makes it unlawful to possess, control, produce, distribute, or promote any material that depicts sexual conduct involving a child. The severity of the penalties for each type of child pornography offense will …

Each year, the Federal Trade Commission reports millions of Americans who fall victim to identity theft crimes. As technology continues to advance and evolve, the diverse ways of unlawfully obtaining someone else’s information continue to grow. This has led to legal statutes and amendments that outline the illegal uses of identification. The offense of identity theft occurs when a person …

Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I controlled substance—a designation reserved for “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse”—under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Cannabis is similarly classified under Schedule I substances in the Florida Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act. While two states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, 23 others …

Charges for trafficking in cannabis in Florida are extensive and should be taken very seriously. Trafficking in cannabis is defined as the purchase and sale of cannabis, also known as marijuana. Trafficking can also consist of the manufacturing, delivery, or importation of cannabis across Florida into other states. Under Florida Statute Section 893.02(3), cannabis is defined as every part of …

Operating a meth lab in Florida is punished harshly, even if the police only turn up small amounts of meth. Additional punishments apply if children are present. If a meth lab is present on your property, you may face criminal charges and seizure of the property without compensation even if you are not actively involved in running the meth lab. …

Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled under Florida Statutes § 893.03(1)(b), meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Thus, any person who is arrested for an offense involving heroin is likely to face extremely serious criminal charges. Possession, sale, or trafficking of heroin may …

Florida has some of the strictest drug laws in the nation. Possession of almost any controlled substance not legally obtained from a licensed doctor could result in felony charges. When a person is caught with illicit drugs, they may be charged with possession of a controlled substance. However, there are more severe charges for a defendant who possesses over a …

In Florida, a criminal charge for “hit-and-run” comes with serious consequences. Florida law provides for many different versions of “hit and run” or “leaving the scene of a crash” depending on whether the crash involved unattended property or another occupied vehicle. Felony charges can be filed if the hit-and-run case involves personal injury to a pedestrian, another driver or a …

If you were involved in a traffic crash, the law requires that you remain at the scene until you have exchanged information. If anyone was hurt, you must stay at the scene until help arrives. Despite the law, the seconds after an auto accident are confusing. When you are in a state of complete panic, one of the oldest and …