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Select an article below to learn more about the law in Florida. These articles are not intended, nor should they be understood, to be legal advice.
Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause
Reasonable Suspicion vs. Probable Cause The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right of people to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Whether the officers are seizing evidence or individuals, they must have some sort...
Stop and Frisk: How it works in Florida
Florida's Stop and Frisk law The concept of stop and frisk was cemented into U.S. law in the landmark Supreme Court Case Terry v. Ohio. In Terry, the officer witnessed two men "casing a job.” Suspecting that the men were about to commit a crime, the officer...
Theft Crimes in Florida
Theft Florida Statute 812.014 The State of Florida decidedly values property and businesses, and as a result, theft crimes are often prosecuted. However, despite how prevalent theft prosecutions are, there are still some misconceptions or unknowns about theft in...