Explore whether drug offenses are felonies, the factors involved, and the distinctions in law. Find answers with insights from Law Offices of Scott B. Saul. more

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1. Illegal Waste Disposal: One of the most prevalent environmental crimes involves the improper disposal of hazardous waste materials. Whether it’s toxic chemicals or industrial waste, the unlawful dumping of such substances can contaminate soil and water, endangering both humans and … more

Florida Statute Section 403.161(1)(c) prohibits knowingly making any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter, or to falsify, tamper with, or knowingly render inaccurate … more

Florida Statute Section 403.161(1)(a) prohibits a person from causing pollution, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, so as to harm or injure human health or welfare, animal, plant, or aquatic life or property. Any person who commits a violation … more

An environmental crime is considered either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the severity of the crime, and could result in fines. Fines for these crimes can range from $2,000 to $6,000, part of which includes restitution fines payable … more

Criminal Forgery Although forgery happens with some regularity, not all of it is criminal. For example, if you created something silly like a ticket to Mars or wrote a check for a zillion dollars and gave them out to people, … more

What is the difference between forgery and uttering? Forgery is the changing or making of a document with the intent to defraud someone. Uttering is passing that document to someone with the intent to defraud.  So, if you made a … more

What is uttering? Uttering, an offense that is somewhat similar to counterfeiting, is defined as an individual who utters and publishes a deed, record, instrument, or other specific writing that is forged, altered, counterfeit, or otherwise false and who does … more