Under Florida law, all sex crimes are considered extremely severe. However, some sex crimes are legally classified as more serious than others. For example, sex...
Florida marijuana laws have evolved over the years, reflecting a national trend over the last decade. The state has legalized medical marijuana for qualified in...
The Florida Legislature has enacted detailed stalking laws to protect citizens from harassing, pursuing, threatening, or cyberstalking another person. Individua...
Many people think “assault” and “battery” are two words used to refer to the same crime. However, in Florida, these are different but related crimes. If...
State laws are in place to protect those most vulnerable to harm and abuse. A restraining order, a.k.a. an injunction, in Florida is a legal tool that individua...
Domestic violence laws in Florida are broad and complex. These laws are in place to protect those in danger and penalize people who cause harm to others. It is ...
In 2005, Florida revised its “stand your ground” law, a controversial self-defense statute permitting citizens to use deadly force and receive immunity from...
If you have any familiarity with criminal law, you’ve likely heard of battery. The crime of battery is defined as actually and intentionally touching another ...
The Second Amendment right to bear arms is important to many people in Florida, but this right does come with a few gun restrictions intended for the greater go...
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) restrictions on firearms at airports are strict, and everyone can agree that safety at the airport is critical...