What Is Theft by Conversion

A hypothetical for you: your boss gives you money to invest in a new type of software for your company, and instead of purchasing the software, you use that money to pay your rent. That is theft by conversion. Broadly speaking, theft by conversion is when a person receives permission to use personal property or funds and then takes control of this property in a way that violates the initial ...

Is it Illegal to Make an Audio Recording of a Conversation?

Let’s say you’re around a bunch of people saying some interesting things. You take out your cell phone and start the recording app to capture the conversations you're overhearing. But then you wonder, 'Is it illegal to record them?’ The answer: It depends on where you are and whether or not you've received permission to record the conversations of others. What Law Prohibits Making Recordings of ...

Can I Be Charged with Burglary for Entering an Empty Building?

Generally defined, burglary occurs when someone enters a place with the intent to commit a crime while there. For example, say you’re going into a house to steal someone’s laptop. Your actions could be considered an offense under the burglary law. This statute applies whether or not the building was occupied at the time you entered it. However, that’s just a general look at Florida’s law. Various ...

Can You Get a DUI if All You Drank Were White Claws?

In Florida, if you operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or more, or if you’ve had enough alcohol to impair your normal faculties, you could be arrested on suspicion of DUI . The law applies regardless of the type of alcoholic beverage you drink, and that does include White Claws. Laws and Claws Although there is a popular saying going around that there aren’t any laws ...