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Thank you for asking me “Are there any defenses to a Perjury charge?” Yes. Apart from the standard defenses that are available in all…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Perjury in FL? ” Perjury is loosely defined as “lying under oath”, but there is much more…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Carjacking in FL?” Carjacking is a specific category of robbery where someone uses force, violence, assault or…
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Thank you for asking me “Are there any Defenses to Robbery in FL?” Robbery is a specific intent crime. The State is required to…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Robbery by Sudden Snatching in FL?” Robbery by sudden snatching, or “snatch and grab” robbery, is a…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Home Invasion Robbery in FL?” Home invasion robbery is essentially a robbery that occurs when the offender…
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Thank you for asking me “Can Robbery be Enhanced in FL?” In FL, a “plain Jane” robbery, meaning one that is accomplished without the…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Robbery in FL? Robbery is basically a theft, but it’s a theft that’s done in person and…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Dealing in Stolen Property / Fencing in FL?” Fencing (not with swords, but with stolen goods) is…
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Thank you for asking me “Are there any Defenses to Theft in FL?” There are standard pretrial and trial defenses that can be raised…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Theft in FL?” Theft is stealing. Essentially a theft occurs where someone takes something that belongs to…
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Thank you for asking me “What is “Revenge Porn” / Sexual CyberHarassment in FL?” In FL "Revenge porn" is formally called “sexual cyber-harassment” and…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Cyber-Stalking in FL?” Cyber-stalking is stalking by way of technology. Just like stalking and aggravated stalking ,…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Stalking in FL?” In FL Stalking is defined as “willfully, maliciously and repeatedly following or harassing another”.…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Aggravated Stalking in FL?” Aggravated Stalking is basically simple stalking on steroids. Just like stalking, aggravated stalking…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Trespass in FL?” Trespass is a lesser included offense of burglary. In fact, if burglary had a…
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Thank you for asking me “What’s the Deal with Possession of Burglary Tools in FL?” You don’t have to have lock picks and a…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Voyeurism in FL? Common synonyms for “voyeur” are “Peeping Tom” and “Pervert”, and voyeurism is loosely defined…
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Thank you for asking me “If I am not armed and if I don’t hurt anyone am I responsible for the acts of my…
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Thank you for asking me “How many types of Burglary are there in FL?” In FL, burglary is “the unlawful entry into another’s property…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Video Voyeurism in FL?” Video Voyeurism is found at F.S. 8190.145 and in order to be convicted…
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Thank you for asking me “Can I be Convicted of Burglary if I don’t actually enter the structure?” “Curtilage” is the legal term for…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Burglary in FL?” In FL burglary can be charged in many ways, but, in it’s most basic…
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Thank you for asking me “What is Criminal Mischief in FL?” The crime of Criminal Mischief is found at Florida Statute 806.13 and is…
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Thank you for asking me: “What is the difference between Actual and Constructive Possession?” Actual possession means that the item in question (be it…
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Will a Judge be more Lenient in Sentencing if you have a new-born baby or a Family to support? Like most things in court…
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How do I get my Probation Transferred from State to State using the Interstate Compact? The interstate compact is an agreement that all 50…
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Can I get a State license with a pending criminal case? 3 part Answer: 1) First I suggest that you refocus. Don’t lose the…
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Why was my case assigned to a different prosecutor and is this a bad thing? There is no need to worry. You can relax.…
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If I am on Pre-Trial Release will I get Drug Tested when I report or when I go to Court? Unfortunately I do not…
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Can My Criminal Case be Transferred to another County or State? If your case has not yet been adjudicated - meaning if guilt has…
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What are the different types of evidence? Evidence comes in many forms. The most common categories are: 1) Testimonial evidence, meaning what eye witnesses…
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Can I be convicted without any physical evidence? The answer is yes, you can be convicted without any physical evidence. There are plenty of…
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How Long does Extradition Take? Unfortunately there is no set in stone time frame for extradition and the time frame for extradition will vary…
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Can I Fight Extradition? The short answer is yes, but in the end your challenge may simply extend your stay in whatever jail that…
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What is Extradition? Extradition refers to the process whereby a fugitive, who is being detained in one jurisdiction (whether it’s a municipality, a state…
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Can I be charged by both the State and the Federal government for the same crime? So long as the offense constitutes both a…
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Will a Closed Criminal Case Appear on a Background Check? Unfortunately, it is probably a safe bet to assume that if you were arrested…
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Can a Cop issue a Traffic Ticket without actually Witnessing the Accident? Not only can this happen but it routinely happens. Although it happens…
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What will happen if I fail a Drug Test while on Probation? I cannot tell you with any degree of certainty what I am…
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What is Improper Exhibition of a Weapon / Firearm in FL? Florida Statute 790.10 makes it a crime for a person to exhibit a…
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What is a Concealed Weapon in FL? Florida Statute 790.001 defines a concealed weapon as “any dirk, metallic knuckles, billie, tear gas gun, chemical…
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What is the difference between Kidnapping and False Imprisonment in FL? Kidnapping and False Imprisonment are related crimes (in fact False Imprisonment is a…
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What is False Imprisonment in FL? False Imprisonment is found at Florida Statute Florida Statute 787.02, and the crime of False Imprisonment occurs where:…
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What happens when a Convicted Felon is caught in Possession of either a Weapon or Firearm in FL? If you are a convicted felon…
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Are all co-conspirators equally liable in FL? In FL all co-conspirators are equally (or “jointly”) responsible for all of the natural and probable consequences…
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What is a Conspiracy in FL? A conspiracy is an agreement, whether express or implied, between at least 2 people (one of whom is…
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What is Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm? Unlawful discharge of a firearm occurs where you either 1) knowingly (meaning with full knowledge and intent),…
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What is Kidnapping in FL? Kidnapping is found at Florida Statute Florida Statute 787.01, and the crime of Kidnapping occurs where: 1) A person…
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Can I be charged with Conspiracy in FL if my co-conspirator is a Government Agent? In Fl the law is clear. If the only…
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