Believe it or not, arrest can be the best thing that happens to someone with a drug addiction. This is why: 1. An arrest can be a wake-up call to both the addict and the addict’s family. Addicts not only often fool family members, but they frequently fool themselves into believing that their addiction isn’t…
A lot of people arrested on charges of domestic violence suddenly find themselves facing something even more serious: charges of kidnapping. How does one turn into the other? Under Florida’s laws, kidnapping is defined as holding someone against his or her will, without legal authority to do so, through force, threats, abduction or imprisonment. In…
What’s the difference between stalking and aggravated stalking in Florida? Stalking is generally defined as a pattern of behavior that can include watching, following, harassing, intimidating or threatening someone else. There are several different acts that can be considered stalking: Calling, writing, texting or otherwise repeatedly contacting someone against his or her wishes Following someone…