While misdemeanor charges are generally not as serious as felony charges, there are still significant penalties associated with misdemeanors. In Florida, misdemeanors are classified as first-degree and second-degree. First-degree misdemeanors are the more serious of...
Most residents of Polk County have to deal with insurers, sometimes on a regular basis. For example, they have to apply for and maintain mandatory automobile insurance if they wish to drive on Florida’s roads, and most mortgage lenders will require a homeowner to have...
Anyone who recalls their youth probably recalls making some mistakes or bad choices here and there. Unfortunately, sometimes those mistakes lead to serious consequences, such as a criminal charge. Florida juveniles under the age of 18 who find themselves facing a...
When a minor has a criminal record, his or her family may be concerned about its effect on the minor’s future. There is a recent legislative proposal that may address those concerns. The Florida legislature is currently considering a proposal that would allow...
Just a cursory view of the news lately shows us that violent crime is on the rise, or at least the police are arresting more people for it. In either event, one recent alleged crime seems timely for the Halloween season. The alleged shooting According to the Daytona...
Criminals rarely leave obvious clues for use by law enforcement personnel in tracing their location and finding them. Two attempted car robberies in Deltona appear to have broken these rules because police were able to find the defendant by following a trail of...
Possession of an illegal drug is often a fairly straight-forward crime. The substance in question is either the methamphetamine, cocaine or other drug it is alleged to be or it is not. It can be chemically tested to provide a definitive answer to the question....
Teenagers can be impulsive and do not always recognize the consequences of their actions. They may do something illegal in an attempt to look “cool” among their peers or as an act of rebellion. Unfortunately, police will take a crime allegedly committed by a teenager...
Although it has officially been banned from mention from the social media platform, an online challenge being spread on TikTok is landing some teenagers in criminal trouble. Police say that they will not hesitate to file appropriate charges against teenagers who...
People and businesses in Florida own various types of property. They expect that they will be keep it until they decide to sell it, throw it away or give it away. There are times when people may lose their property or it may be taken from them though. The people...
