When a natural disaster takes place, there may be a situation in which stealing is the only way for a person to survive. That is a far cry from looting items that are not necessary for survival and are only being stolen to make a profit. This is an important...
Month: September 2017
Teachers have rights too when breaking up fights at school
Despite what most of us read online or see in the news, public schools and its' teachers do a very good job educating our children and keeping our children safe in the process. In many respects, the job of teacher is thankless - long hours, low pay, constant criticism...
Nurses face double penalties for crimes like DUI or recreational drug possession
Nurses and healthcare workers embrace stressful yet incredibly rewarding workdays. The highs and lows of human emotion are commonplace to a nurse - just all in a day's work. Like many professionals working in stressful careers, nurses look to blow off steam after work...
How should Licensed General Contractors Respond to DBPR Disputes?
All businesses deal with unsatisfied customers at some point. But, for Licensed General Contractors (LGCs) in the State of Florida, a complaint filed against your business that is sent to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is a serious...
Can you go to jail for disturbing the peace?
You didn't mean to cause a disturbance in the middle of the night, but you got a little out of control with your drinking and made a scene in your neighborhood. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time it's happened, so your neighbors want the police to pursue charges...
How many nurses lose their licenses?
As a nurse, you likely have moments of concern throughout your day: concerns for your patients, for your own health and safety, and for the well-being of your community. Perhaps worries about the security of your job cross your mind from time to time as well,...
Defend yourself against allegations of looting in an emergency
If you are caught in a natural disaster, one of the last things you're going to worry about is the legal consequences of stealing when you need something to survive. When a natural disaster hits, one of the main questions people have is whether or not it's a crime to...
Woman causes accident to prevent driver from causing accident
When a driver is out of control on the roads, the first thing people assume is that the individual is intoxicated. That's not always the case, and if it isn't, it's unfair to paint that person as a drunk when he or she may have been suffering symptoms of a medical...
Florida rules against state attorney’s no-death-penalty idels
In Florida, the state attorney had filed a petition challenging the governor's authority to reassign death penalty cases. The court recently ruled that the governor is within his rights to reassign the prosecution of death-penalty cases to a special prosecutor. Why...