Monthly Archives: October 2022
Inchoate Offenses And Florida Law
Is it a crime to almost commit a crime? It depends on how close you were to the completion of the criminal act. Federal and state laws recognize inchoate offenses, which are where a defendant planned to commit a serious crime (known as the “target offense”) or helped someone else. For example, if the… Read More »
Biden Issues Executive Order Pardoning Federal Convictions For Simple Possession Of Cannabis
Is cannabis a dangerous drug that leads to dangerous behavior in the short term and chronic illness in the long term? Is it a fun vice, like alcohol or tobacco, relatively harmless in moderation? Is it a medical miracle? A wellness fad? It depends who you ask, but whichever interpretation you support, you will… Read More »
Forgery Laws In Florida
You have probably heard of people forging signatures, which means signing someone’s name other than their own on a document, to make it look like someone else signed the document. Under Florida law, the definition of the crime of forgery involves producing fake documents in a way that makes them appear genuine, with the… Read More »
What Must The Prosecution Prove In A Drug Possession Case?
In order to secure a conviction in a criminal case, the prosecution must present strong evidence that the defendant committed the crime of which he or she is being accused. You have the right to consult with a lawyer, and the prosecution must be transparent with your lawyer about the evidence they plan to… Read More »