Monthly Archives: May 2017
Florida’s Criminal Statutes of Limitations
A statute of limitations is a law that limits the timeframe within which a legal proceeding may be brought. In Florida we have a wide variety of statutes of limitations, some of which apply to civil lawsuits and some which impact criminal actions. This article provides a brief overview of Florida’s key criminal statutes… Read More »
Florida Drivers May Not be Required to Carry PIP Auto Insurance in the Future
A huge percentage of the personal injury claims filed each year in Florida involve car accidents. Who ends up paying for what is largely determined by Florida’s no-fault insurance system, which currently requires drivers in Florida to have at least $10,000 of injury coverage for themselves. However, some lawmakers in the state legislature are… Read More »
Guardianships: The Need to Know Basics
According to the Florida Courts’ website, a guardianship is formed when a court appoints a surrogate decision-maker who is in charge of making personal and/or financial decisions for their ward (a ward can be either a minor whose parents are unable to care for them or an adult with a mental impairment who is… Read More »
Prostitution Related Offenses in Florida
Most people are aware that is it illegal to prostitute yourself in Florida, but did you know that it is also illegal to compel someone else to become a prostitute? In fact, Florida has a variety of prostitution related offenses codified in chapter 796 of the Florida Statutes. This article provides a general overview… Read More »
