Businesses across the United States spent months gearing up for Black Friday. Not only did they ensure that they had all their wares marked down and ready to sell, but they also prepared for the inevitable onslaught of shoplifters trying to capitalize on the busy and overcrowded stores. To prevent shrinkage (losses due to theft) retailers across Florida hired additional …
Is driving with Google Glass Illegal?
Have you recently been involved in a car accident caused by distracted driving? If you caused a motor vehicle crash, you’ll need to have a auto insurance to ensure you and your families benefits and to save money when there is an accident. Experienced Florida defense attorney on your side. Many car accidents are caused nowadays by distracted driving, and Google’s …
A New Kind of Krokodil May Be Coming to Florida
What do we know about this new flesh eating Krokodil? It first appeared in Eastern Russia in 2002 as a cheaper home-made alternative to heroin. It causes skin to deteriorate from the inside out. It’s deadly–in fact most people die within two to three years of using the drug. Its Krokodil (Russian for crocodile) and it may have made its …
Drug Related Deaths in Florida Drop by 9% in 2012
Last year, 8, 330 people died in Florida in as a result drug use. If the number appears high–it shouldn’t. The state actually saw a 9% decrease in the amount of drug related deaths this year than in 2011 where the number was 9,135. The data was collected and released by the Florida Medical Examiners Commission. According, to the report deaths caused …
Fake Drugs Bring Real Life Consequences in Florida
Synthetic drug possession and use is a growing phenomenon in Florida. These are drugs that are designed to mimic the effects of amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and other illegal drugs. The drugs are primarily sold in retail stores or online and are marketed under names such as “incense,” “potpourri,” “K2,” “spice,” and “bath salts.” The state of Florida has responded …
Molly Is Not The Girl Next Door: It Is The New Miami Party Drug Next Door
In 2012 Madonna asked a group of young music lovers, “How many people in this crowd have seen Molly?” during her performance at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami. The comment sparked controversy because of its reference to a popular party drug MDMA also known by its slang-term, “Molly”. What is Molly? According to the Drug Enforcement Authority (DEA) “Molly” is short …
Community Response to Juvenile Gang Violence in Florida
Currently there are 1664 gangs identified by law enforcement within the state of Florida.The 2012 Annual Report on gang activity conducted by the Florida Office of the Attorney General states that, “these gangs are typically homegrown local youth neighborhood gangs that have the very real potential of being subsumed by long established and well organized national gangs.” Miami Garden Community …
Illegal Doping: When a Doctor or Athlete is Accused of Juicing
The use of banned performance-enhancing drugs – otherwise known as doping or juicing – is a hot topic in professional sports. Recent news events in South Florida have highlighted the potential consequences of using and selling banned substances such as anabolic steroids and other popular drugs. On related topic, if your looking for legal help for accident or injury related …
What to Expect While on Probation in Florida
An individual who is placed on probation will be expected to abide by certain rules and conditions for the duration of the probationary period. Some rules of probation are established through Florida criminal laws, while the court dictates others. An Overview of the Expectations of Probation Those who are on probation can expect to perform certain duties on a regularly …
Acts that are Considered Child Molestation in Florida
The National Center for Victims of Crime estimates that one in five girls and one in 20 boys in the United States will be the victim of child sexual abuse, such as child molestation. Exact figures are hard to determine, as definitions of sex abuse and molestation vary by state and many victims do not report the crimes. The state …