Monthly Archives: September 2017
Understanding the Differences Between Murder and Manslaughter in Florida
One of the more complex aspects of Florida criminal law is the distinction between murder and manslaughter. Many people mistakenly believe that if someone is killed due to the actions of another individual, that is murder. However, that is not accurate. If you took the life of another person, you could face one of… Read More »
Understanding Florida Prostitution Law
It is estimated that between 1-2 million people engage in prostitution in the United States, according to Nobullying.com. Prostitution is becoming more common due to the proliferation of web sites offering escort services (e.g., Craigslist, CityVibe, etc.). But if you meet someone on Tinder and engage in sexual activity, does that constitute prostitution? If… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Electronic Monitoring
If you are convicted of a crime, it is quite common for a court to sentence you to “community control” as part of the sentence. You may be asking yourself, “is community control different from probation?” The answer is yes. Community control is a more restrictive form of supervision where you effectively cannot leave… Read More »
