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Differentiating Probation and Parole in Florida
When you are facing criminal charges with harsh punishments, it is important to know exactly what you are up against. Understanding the various legal definitions of certain penalties also matters if you are offered a plea bargain in exchange for pleading guilty. You need to be 100 percent sure of what you may face… Read More »
Authorities Arrest Two Men on Multiple Armed Robbery Charges
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that authorities have arrested two men who are suspected of robbing about a dozen businesses at gunpoint over the last ten days in Volusia, Seminole, and Orange Counties. Twenty-four-year-old Alfonse Combs and 18-year-old Jaseary Brown are currently housed in the Orange County Jail with no bond. Both men face… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery Under Florida Law?
Assault and battery are common criminal offenses that are easy to confuse. In fact, some people think that the two terms are interchangeable, and that they mean the same thing. While assault and battery are similar crimes in some respects, they are distinct and separate crimes under Florida law, with different consequences for those… Read More »