A medical power of attorney is intended to give someone the authority to make decisions about your health care if you become incapacitated. It is only one of several kinds of documents that can be used in Florida to specify your intent in the event o...
Medical Power of Attorney in Florida
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Florida Power of Attorney Abuse
Abuse of powers of attorney was on the rise, according the Wall Street Journal in 2007. Florida law imposes certain sanctions in a case of power of attorney abuse. These sanctions are designed to both penalize individuals who breach their duties unde...
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Power of Attorney for Real Estate Transactions in Florida
The State of Florida allows a power of attorney to be used by one person to act on behalf of another person in consummating real estate transactions. Called a durable power of attorney, this is a broad grant of power which allows an agent to act on b...
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Power of Attorney Rules in Florida
When someone wants another person to make decisions on their behalf, it is not uncommon for them to use the provisions of a Power of Attorney. Powers of Attorney are legal documents granting authority from one person to another. Like other states, Fl...
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How to Get Power of Attorney in Florida
If you want to allow another person to make decisions on your behalf, use a power of attorney. Florida powers of attorney can be used for any number of purposes, ranging from health care decisions to financial powers to making decisions after you die...
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How to Sign Power of Attorney in Florida
Florida's Power of Attorney law allows a person to delegate his or her authority to make decisions (including the decision to enter into binding contracts) to another person. The exact powers or authorities contained in a Power of Attorney document m...
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How to Make Someone Your Power of Attorney in Florida
Florida law allows citizens to grant others the right to make decisions on their behalf. The documents conveying these rights are known as powers of attorney, and can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Powers of attorney can grant someone the ri...
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Florida Laws on Power of Attorney
Powers of attorney exist between the person who grants the power, known as the principal, and the person receiving the power, known as the attorney-in-fact or the agent. Florida law allows powers of attorney for a variety of purposes and in various...
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Florida Power of Attorney Requirements
A power of attorney is an important legal document delegating power over one's affairs to another, and it can be destructive if improperly drafted or executed. For this reason, Florida has set the legal requirements for a power of attorney. A person...
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How to Understand the Legal Definition of Obscenity
The right to free speech is one of the fundamental freedoms protected by the US Constitution. However, the First Amendment does not protect certain forms of speech, including those which have been determined to be "obscene." While that sounds easy en...
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How to Support Probable Cause for a Search Warrant
In order to obtain a search warrant, a law enforcement official will need to present an argument for probable cause to a judge. Probable cause can be established in a number of ways, such as hearsay (where testimony from a witness can be given to the...
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How to Determine If a Search and Seizure Is Legal
While the subject of legal searches and seizures has been debated since the framing of the Constitution, it is vital to understand the local laws in your area in order to know and protect your rights. By understanding the concept of probable cause, y...
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How to Know When a Search Is Legal Without a Warrant
Under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure. Law enforcement officials must present a search warrant issued by a court before proceeding. In some cases, however, a search may be instigat...
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How to Defend Against a Search and Seizure
It is within your rights to defend yourself against a search and seizure, but you must first understand the concept of probable cause--and how it can instantly empower law enforcement officials. By carefully examining the search warrant, knowing your...
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How to Meet the FCC Regulations for Broadcast Decency
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the governmental body that imposes regulations on the commercial use of public airwaves for television and radio broadcasts. While the FCC handles many different responsibilities, they're probably best k...
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How to Meet ISP Responsibilities to Report Child Pornography
With the advent of digital technology, it's become easier and easier for people to distribute child porn. While law enforcement authorities and non-profit organizations are doing their best to combat the growing problem, there are certain steps that...
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How to Determine the Scope of a Legal Search
The scope of a legal search is usually determined by parameters defined specifically in the search warrant. These parameters can be expanded, of course, by a law enforcement officer who believes that probable cause exists. Knowing how to read a searc...
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How to Investigate Suspected Dog Fighting
Dog fighting has recently gained a great deal of negative national media attention, yet its popularity is still gaining momentum. This blood sport is illegal in all 50 states and is a felony in 48. For law enforcement officials to investigate suspect...
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How to Petition for Tougher Dog Fighting Penalties
A petition is nothing more than a collection of signatures supporting a statement, yet it is a powerful way for citizens to band together for a common cause and share their views with the government. In the United States, the right to petition is pro...
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How to Report Suspected Cockfighting
Cock fighting is a controversial "sport' in which roosters are pitted against each other in fighting tournaments that frequently end in death. Cock fighting enthusiasts breed chickens specifically for fighting purposes and gamble on the outcome of th...
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