In accordance with Fla. Stat. § 790.06(12), concealed carriers are prohibited from carrying lethal weapons on any college or university facility. The statute does not specify whether private universities/colleges are included and whether they can set their own policy regarding firearms. Can... Read more »
Generally, private property owners can regulate activity on the premises of their property. Because vehicles are the most common mode of transportation for individuals and the right to carry a firearm in a vehicle while "securely encased," the exception to this general provision (private... Read more »
I'm not the type for criminal activity and it was a huge mistake I just dont want this on my record for the rest of my life
A first Petit Theft charge (value less than $100) is a second degree misdemeanor punishable by up to $500 in fines and 60 days in jail. If it was a first offense then most likely the accused is looking at probation and fines or a diversion to complete some tasks usually including some community... Read more »
my car was stolen about a week ago. i happened to see my car posted on facebook trying to sell it. i hit the person up and told them i was coming to buy it and when i got there i made sure it was in fact my car i told the person what the deal was and they told me that they paid 500 for it and they... Read more »
You have the absolute right to your own property against all others. You should have called the police and had them appear with you to get your car. If you told the seller it was your car and it was stolen from you, technically he can be charged with Dealing in Stolen Property, a second degree... Read more »
A CI can help law enforcement anywhere and can get charges reduced or dropped for assisting.
The home was flooded. What possible charge or charges could arise from this?
Criminal Mischief, may be a felony depending on the amount of damage; Burglary of a Dwelling, a felony.
When an officer in Florida searches a vehicle under his belief that he has probable cause due to the odor of marijuana ( real or fabricated to gain “legal accesses” to the vehicle) and then does not find any marijuana, ashes, butts or Paraffinalia, but does find other illegal drugs or... Read more »
If an officer has probable cause to search for marijuana within a vehicle, then he may search where marijuana could be found. If he finds other unlawful controlled substances or unlawful items during a valid search, then the items are admissible in a prosecution for possession of such unlawful... Read more »
She was detained outside the store, signed a statement, the security guard called the police. she was put on handcuffs and read her rights, asked if she was hispanic or black by the police officer. Unfortunately she gave a statement since she was very nervous and no experience with the situation.... Read more »
I'm not sure what your question is, but petit theft or retail theft is a common first offense for many young people and the system is accustomed to this type of defendant, charge, and the effect of this on her future. Without a prior criminal history, a good lawyer should be able to get this... Read more »
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