Obstruction of Justice: Providing False Information to Law Enforcement

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15th Jul 2023

Providing False Information to Law Enforcement Under Florida Statute Section 837.055, the offense of Providing False Information to Law Enforcement is committed when an individual, both knowingly and willfully, provides false information to a law enforcement officer who is conducting … more

Obstruction of Justice: Tampering

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30th Jun 2023

Tampering Another type of obstruction of justice is known as tampering, which occurs when an individual interferes or meddles with an investigation of a criminal matter in order to alter the course of the proceedings. There are two forms of … more

Obstruction of Justice: Convicting a Person Wearing a Disguise

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15th Jun 2023

Prosecution In order to convict a person of Wearing a Disguise, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt, the following: The defendant disguised himself or herself; By disguising himself or herself, the defendant had the intention of: – Obstructing … more

Obstruction of Justice: Wearing a Disguise

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31st May 2023

Obstruction by Wearing a Disguise Florida Statute 843.03 If you disguise yourself with the intent to obstruct justice by hindering, intimidating, or interrupting an officer or other person in the legal performance of his or her duty, you may face … more

Obstruction of Justice: Resisting an officer

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15th May 2023

Resisting Arrest: Penalty The penalty for resisting arrest varies according to the severity of the altercation between the offender and the arresting officer. As stated in Florida Statute Title XLVI Chapter 843.01 and 843.02, the following punishment awaits those who … more

Penalties for Obstruction of Justice

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30th Apr 2023

Depending on the situation, the individual involved, and whether or not violence was used, the punishment for these types of crimes can range from misdemeanors to felonies. Resisting an officer with violence, for example, is a third-degree felony, but resisting … more

Obstruction of Justice

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15th Apr 2023

What is obstruction of justice? In Florida, the term “Obstruction of Justice” encompasses various criminal acts that impede or hinder law enforcement or correctional officers. Commonly charged obstruction of justice crimes: • Accessory After the Fact • Battery on a … more

When is Homicide Considered Excusable or Justified?

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31st Mar 2023

If you’ve been charged with homicide, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and scared. In the state of Florida, the consequences for homicide are harsh; yet, there are specific circumstances where homicide is considered excusable or justified. Excusable HomicideThe death of a … more

Homicide in Florida

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15th Mar 2023

What is homicide? The term “homicide” is often associated with “murder,” but there are legal differences between the two. Homicide refers to any act that results in the death of another person, and not all homicides are considered violent crimes. … more

Defenses to Manslaughter

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28th Feb 2023

Defenses to Manslaughter Apart from the pretrial and trial defenses that apply to all criminal cases, Manslaughter has particular defenses, namely Excusable Homicide, Justifiable Homicide, or Self-Defense. Excusable HomicideUnder any of the following scenarios, the taking of a human life … more