Recent Posts in Florida Laws Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 6-Sep-2016 What Happens If I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender? Under the Florida Sexual Predators Act, individuals who have been convicted of sex crimes are obligated to register as sex offenders in their home state and any other state they move to in the future. Examples of crimes that require sex offender ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 2-Sep-2016 Overview of Florida's Marijuana Possession Laws Examining the Definition of “Possession” Under Florida Law In Florida, possession of a controlled substance is a serious offense – which includes marijuana. According to Florida Statute Section 893.13(6)(b) , you could be charged ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 23-Oct-2012 Palm Bay Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest for Counterfeit Currency The Palm Bay police were performing a routine traffic stop when they say a vehicle swerving on Kirkland Road. They also noticed that the vehicle license tag which indicated that the driver was on a suspended license and was not permitted to drive ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 26-Sep-2012 Young and Unaware: A New Method of Defense Thomas Daugherty was only 17 when he decided to beat a homeless man to death in the Fort Lauderdale area. The attack was caught on video tape and posted online, enraging homeless advocates. The teen was one of three men that were sentenced in ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton 17-Sep-2012 Illegal Lobsters: A Unique But Recognized Offense When we think of criminals, we don’t often think of ocean-men who have lifted lobsters from the water. Yet in Marathon, Florida, this was the exact crime that landed two men in a county jail. In order to fish for lobster, men need to abide by ... Continue Reading Posted By Parks & Braxton, PA 1-Aug-2012 Will Florida Be Getting Rid of Red Light Cameras? Traffic laws are instated to promote public safety—or so lawmakers say. The newest innovation to uphold these laws is the traffic red light camera. These cameras are designed to take pictures of motorists who are breaking traffic laws by ... Continue Reading