Federal crimes involve offenses that fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. government. Typically, federal jurisdiction applies when the accused crosses state lines, or the alleged crime involves some national interest. In Fort Lauderdale, awareness of how these...
People from across the United States take cruises every year on American-flagged cruise ships that depart from Florida ports. People might not think about it, but federal criminal law may apply on these boats, especially if they are away from the coast. This means...
For many, the global health emergency of the past few years may seem like a fading memory. We move forward with life, but for some Americans, problems with the justice system persist. The federal government is still issuing charges and sentences for alleged crimes...
Federal crimes are crimes that either violate federal laws—these are laws that are legislated in the Congress and the Senate—or crimes that have crossed state lines and, therefore, have been committed in multiple states. Federal penalties tend to be harsher than state...
In Florida, causing physical harm or threatening someone with physical harm can result in assault and battery charges. While more minor incidents are generally classified as misdemeanors, more serious situations are classified as a felonies. Aggravated assault in...
