Law enforcement officers are vested with the powers to make arrests, pursue investigations, conduct searches and seizures of both persons and their belongings and in some cases use lethal force during the dispensation of their duties if their lives are threatened. However, just like with any other laws, these powers must be exercised within the [...]

Burglary in West Palm Beach In Florida, burglary refers to unauthorized entry into another’s structure, such as a residence, vehicle or business premises, for the purpose of committing unlawful activities therein. For example, if someone enters a home without permission to steal electronics, he or she has committed burglary. The defendant does not have to [...]

The marijuana legalization movement in the state of Florida continues to gain momentum as evidenced by the recent decriminalization of cannabis possession in West Palm Beach as of September, 2015. According to our drug crimes attorneys, this is a clear demonstration that Florida lawmakers are steadily gravitating towards statewide legalization, as is expected to happen [...]

The frequency of crimes like domestic violence has made the local legal authorities in West Palm Beach tighten the "leash" so that the offenders cannot escape the law besides extending support to the victims who undergo a traumatic experience. Here are some of the services that the Palm Beach County authorities offer to the victims [...]

Even if you do not own a home, unforeseen events may still arise in your rental apartment. While you may not be able to prevent every bad situation that comes your way, such as a visitor's injury or break-in, you still have the ability to minimize their impact. Whether you are renting an apartment or [...]

Driving under the influence (DUI) is operating a motor vehicle while impaired either by a controlled substance, a chemical substance or having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, 0.02 for drivers under the age of 21 and 0.04 for commercial vehicles. Florida, in particular, has heavy penalties that get harsher with the [...]

In West Palm Beach, the crime of embezzlement is prosecuted under the state's theft laws. Just like theft, embezzlement is defined as willing fully taking someone's money or property without the person's consent, and with intent to (temporarily or permanently) deprive the person of it. The distinguishing feature of embezzlement is that the person has [...]

Is vandalism theft? The short answer is no – vandalism and theft are two different criminal acts as defined by West Palm Beach, FL laws. However, it should be noted that one is no worse than the other. Both are considered as property crimes, so you will find that the penalties for vandalism and theft [...]

What Are Counterfeit Goods and Is It A Crime To Sell Them? Making counterfeit goods is a very serious form of infringement of a trademark. The act of making and selling the goods and services with a fake trademark that looks like the original branded goods and services is known as counterfeiting. For instance, if [...]

Domestic violence is something which is dealt with very seriously in the state of Florida. Considering the seriousness of the injuries caused and the presence of any past history of household brutality, the crime can be charged either as a misdemeanor of a felony. Our domestic violence attorneys have seen cases of household brutality in [...]