Public discussion of Medicaid and Medicare fraud usually focuses on individuals gaming the system. Americans seem particularly worried about the idea of somebody getting medical benefits that they should not receive. However, in the grand scheme of medical cost in...
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What are the punishments for a marijuana conviction in Florida?
It's difficult to imagine that in some states it's perfectly legal to possess marijuana yet, in others, the act could result in serious criminal charges. In Florida, this is the reality we have to face. Even though recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, it's...
Prescription medications can also lead to DUIs
When cold season arrives, many people begin to catch illnesses. As a result, they head to the doctor and obtain medications. Those medications are perfectly legal, but that doesn't mean they're safe to drive on. When you get a medication from a pharmacy or off a...
What should I know about money laundering?
People often talk about the crime of "money laundering" on television and in in the movies. But what does this term actually mean? Money laundering involves the transfer of money that was earned through criminal activity so that it appears as if it were legitimately...
Your DUI case began the moment the officer pulled you over
If you're facing DUI charges in Florida, it's important to keep in mind that the State's DUI case against you began the moment the officer pulled you over. In this article, we'll take a quick overview of each stage of a Florida DUI arrest from the defendant's...
When does a Florida drunk driving charge become a felony?
Facing any kind of criminal charge is cause for concern. The more serious the charge, the more likely it is to impact your freedom and your future. Florida law divides crimes into two categories, which are misdemeanors and felonies. The more serious a crime is, the...
Do you understand vehicular homicide charges in Florida?
Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you assume the potential risk of a collision. You may not think about it, but there is always danger when operating a multiple-ton vehicle. Taking that risk for granted can cause people to make questionable decisions while...
For pharmacists, allegations of addiction can end a career
In many ways, becoming a pharmacist is a similar career path to becoming a doctor. Not only does it require scientifically intensive undergraduate studies, but also a graduate pharmaceutical degree. Also needed is accreditation from the state licensing board where you...
Can I expunge convictions on my record to help my career?
Too often in America, we operate with an invisible separation between "us" and "them," especially when it comes to criminal convictions. We like to think of ourselves as generally good people who may make mistakes from time to time, while we tend to separate ourselves...
Criminal convictions can impact your teaching career in Florida
Florida has many state requirements for teachers. Teachers must attend college, pass exams and meet certain moral standards. The state licensing board specifically requires that candidates disclose criminal convictions on applications for their Florida educator...