Over recent years, marijuana and its use have been getting a lot of attention. As public opinion has moved steadily toward the legalization of cannabis for both medical and recreational use, many states have either altered their laws to reflect this position or are in...
Month: April 2017
Credit card fraud: Real charges and heavy penalties by law
Using, buying or selling forged or stolen credit cards is known as credit card fraud. If you participate in this kind of fraud, you could face serious consequences. Any time you use a credit card without authorization, you can be accused of fraud. Sometimes, those...
How drug charges affect college careers
As a parent, you want the best for the child. You want them to succeed and you know a college education could open up many great opportunities for them. Though it hopefully does not happen, you should make sure your child understands the severity of a drug conviction....
The right to self-defense when you’re being attacked
If you're accused of assault or other violent crimes, one of the defenses you can use is the defense of self-defense. It's accepted by most people that if you're being attacked, you have a right to defend yourself. The way you act in defense of yourself may be...
Proposed changes to ‘stand your ground’ law
Florida state lawmakers have reached an impasse over a proposed piece of legislation that would change the "stand your ground" law. The Florida House and the Florida Senate have voted to approve of separate versions of the bill, which would modify the burden of proof...
How a DUI will affect your driving privileges
When people think about the consequences of getting a DUI, they often think about the embarrassment, huge fines and possible jail time they are facing. Each of these is indeed a serious repercussion of this type of criminal offense, but there are others that people...