Category Archives: Property Crimes
Is Hit And Run A Misdemeanor Or A Felony?
Late at night, when no one else was around, you were driving from one gig to another. While backing your car out of a parking spot, you hit the back bumper of another car in the parking lot. In your overworked, sleep-deprived state, the only focus you could muster was to concentrate on getting… Read More »
Possession Of Stolen Property In Florida
Can you get criminal charges for theft even if you didn’t steal anything? Not exactly. If items in your possession got to you after being stolen, you can face charges for possession of stolen property. On the surface of the matter, possessing stolen property sounds like it would be a less serious offense than… Read More »
Theft Crimes And Defenses To Theft Charges In Florida
Florida Statutes 812.005 defines the crime of theft as taking another person’s money or personal property without the person’s consent. The term larceny is sometimes used as a synonym for theft. Theft is different from burglary, which involves not only taking personal property from the victim’s residence or place of business but also entering… Read More »
