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According to Section 782.071 of the Florida State Statutes, you can be charged with vehicular manslaughter if you cause the death of another person while operating a vehicle without having vehicle liability insurance or a valid driver’s license. The offense is classified as a second-degree felony. Often, law-abiding and well-meaning individuals find themselves charged with this offense after making a brief mistake while driving. Such mistakes include getting distracted by a mobile phone, rushing a loved one to …

What Is Shoplifting? Shoplifting refers to the unauthorized removal of merchandise from a retail store without paying and accounting for it. To shoplift, you have to intend to permanently deny the store of the merchandise, typically done by hiding the item in a pocket or bag and leaving without paying for it. Although shoplifting is usually considered leaving the store successfully with an unpaid-for item, it’s not the only way to commit the crime. In some cases, you …