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Understanding and Appreciating Florida’s Implied Consent Laws

On your Florida driver's license, it does state in relatively tiny writing at the bottom that "operation of a motor vehicle constitutes consent to any sobriety test required by law." So, what are Florida's implied consent laws? Legally, Florida criminal DUI Statute 316.1932 is the "implied consent statute". This statute does apply to ANY and [...]

By | September 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Treatment Options For Sex Offenders In Florida

Under Florida state laws, sexual offenses carry stringent penalties which can see offenders serving life sentences or even face capital punishment. In the event probation is awarded, the offenders are placed under strict monitoring to reduce any chances of them repeating any further sexual misconduct. Persons who have committed rape, having sex with a minor, [...]

By | September 27th, 2016|Uncategorized|0 Comments

The Penalties for Sexual Assault and Rape in West Palm Beach, FL

Recent data reveals that the overall crime rate in West Palm Beach is significantly higher than the state of Florida and the national average of the US. The crimes include among others: sexual assaults and rape. Thousands of sexual assault and rape cases in West Palm Beach go without any legal action. Several thousands of [...]

By | September 25th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Search and Seizure Laws in Florida

Law enforcement officers are vested with the powers to make arrests, pursue investigations, conduct searches and seizures of both persons and their belongings and in some cases use lethal force during the dispensation of their duties if their lives are threatened. However, just like with any other laws, these powers must be exercised within the [...]

By | September 25th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Resources for victims of domestic violence in West Palm Beach

The frequency of crimes like domestic violence has made the local legal authorities in West Palm Beach tighten the "leash" so that the offenders cannot escape the law besides extending support to the victims who undergo a traumatic experience. Here are some of the services that the Palm Beach County authorities offer to the victims [...]

By | September 25th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Is Vandalism Theft? Here’s What You Should Know

Is vandalism theft? The short answer is no – vandalism and theft are two different criminal acts as defined by West Palm Beach, FL laws. However, it should be noted that one is no worse than the other. Both are considered as property crimes, so you will find that the penalties for vandalism and theft [...]

By | September 25th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Is Selling Counterfeit Goods A Crime?

What Are Counterfeit Goods and Is It A Crime To Sell Them? Making counterfeit goods is a very serious form of infringement of a trademark. The act of making and selling the goods and services with a fake trademark that looks like the original branded goods and services is known as counterfeiting. For instance, if [...]

By | September 25th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

How Long Do You Go To Jail For Domestic Violence In West Palm Beach?

How heartbreaking it is to see your loved one abusing you. Many people stay quiet even after regular torture in the name of relationships. By doing this they are opening the doors to self-injustice. Well, it is high time to stop bearing such torture, when your loved did not bother to care, then why should [...]

By | September 24th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Does West Palm Beach Have Revenge Porn Laws?

The internet has become a prime platform where harassment occurs because it is quite easy to post images as well as information online, and it's subsequently difficult to permanently remove anything from the internet. Online publishing of vengeance porn is a criminal offense in the state of Florida. The state has also criminalized posting of [...]

By | September 24th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments

Child Pornography Laws In West Palm Beach

Under Florida's statutes 847.001(3), youngster pornographic material is defined as an image that depicts that a person below the age of 18 engaged in sexual conduct. Sexual conduct amounts to any kind of sexual activity including actual or simulated sexual intercourse, or any conduct or action which constitutes or simulates sexual battery. In West Palm [...]

By | September 24th, 2016|Criminal Defense|0 Comments