CRIME DEFINITIONS
ASSAULT & BATTERY Assault is the threat or attempt to physically harm someone, while battery is the
actual act of physical violence. These two crimes often occur together and thus are often charged together.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Physical or psychological abuse and/or negligence perpetrated against a member of
a household by another usually spouses.
DUI Driving while under the influence. There are laws prohibiting driving under the influence of other
substances. DUI refers to an individuals inability to adequately operate a vehicle as a result of substance
abuse, whether the substance is alcohol, narcotics, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter medication.
Driving under the influence penalties depend on a number of factors surrounding the case including prior
convictions. Punishments and penalties of drunk driving convictions include, but are not limited to:
• Jail time
• Loss of drivers license and insurance
• Vehicle impounded
• Probation
• Court ordered rehabilitation/treatment
• D.U.I. school
• Court costs
• Fines
At Bollinger & Anderson we understand the importance of developing a solid legal defense for our clients
and are dedicated to working tirelessly to protect your interests. We can build your defense based on
insufficient evidence, improper testing, illegal traffic stop, and/or your actual innocence to reduce or dismiss
your charges. DO NOT put your legal rights in jeopardy. Please contact us today for a FREE consultation.
DRUG OFFENSES A wide range of crimes dealing with the use, distribution, possession, manufacturing,
cultivation or trafficking of any controlled substance, or illegally used or distributed prescription medication.
The term drug offense encompasses a very wide array of drug-related crimes. We offer criminal defense
services for those accused of drug offenses including:
• Cultivation
• Manufacturing
• Prescription fraud
• Trafficking
• Possession
• Possession with intent to distribute
A drug offense conviction may result in imprisonment, heavy fines, probation with compulsory drug testing,
mandatory rehabilitation, loss of certain rights, and more. The severity of the punishment depends on a
number of factors including, but not limited to:
• Prior convictions
• Circumstances surrounding the crime
• Media attention
• Personal biases of law enforcement officials, judges, and juries
• The effectiveness of the defendants legal representation
EMBEZZLEMENT The theft or misappropriation of assets that belong to an employer, company, or governing
body, but are entrusted to the person(s) committing the crime.
EXTORTION The act of or attempt to take assets from another person through intimidation, coercion, or
other threats. Actual procurement of the assets is not required for the crime to be considered extortion.
FRAUD Deceit with the intent of depriving someone of his/her property.
ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF WEAPONS The unlawful possession of any banned weapon, including various
knives, automatic weapons, and others. Can also include the unlawful possession of any weapon at all by a
person specifically not allowed to possess one, such as a convicted felon.
MURDER The intentional killing of one person by another.
MOLESTATION Any lewd or lascivious act including sexual touching, flashing, rape, pornography, and
exposure to sexually explicit materials.
PROBATION VIOLATIONS Any violation of restrictions imposed on a person as a condition of his/her
probation. If you are convicted on charges of violation of probation, you may face the following
consequences:
• Revocation of probation
• Imprisonment or jail time
• Hefty fines
• Community service
• Rehabilitation programs
• More
Building a strong defense is crucial for having the charges against you dismissed or having your penalties
minimized in a probation violation. At Bollinger & Anderson, we can build a solid case in your defense based
on insufficient evidence, your actual innocence, or other relevant circumstances. We can help you achieve an
optimal outcome by conducting research into the facts surrounding the charges, interviewing police,
prosecutors, and witnesses, coordinating private lie detector tests, and more.
RAPE Forced sexual intercourse against the victims will, usually accomplished by means of duress, menace,
violence, or force.
SEX CRIMES Any illegal sexual behavior, including incest, indecent exposure, rape, molestation, sexual
assault, sexual abuse, statutory rape, necrophilia, beastiality, and more. Sex crimes are, as the term suggests,
crimes that are sexual and oftentimes non-consensual in nature. Some of the more commonly prosecuted sex
crimes include:
• Rape, including acquaintance rape and date rape
• Sexual assault and/or abuse
• Statutory rape, or sex with a minor
• Molestation
• Internet Sex Crimes
• Solicitation
• Sexual harassment
• Trafficking in child pornography
• Pimping, pandering, and/or prostitution
• Indecent exposure
• Lewd and lascivious conduct
• More
Individuals who are charged with any of these or similar crimes generally face a number of harsh penalties
including imprisonment, heavy fines, monetary restitution to the victim, mandatory rehabilitation, and sex
offender/predator registration to name only a few. Sometimes even worse than the legal penalties associated
with a sex crime conviction are the social and personal consequences, which often involve difficulty obtaining
employment, finding a place to live, and more.
THEFT The illegal, nonconsensual taking of another persons property. This term is sometimes used as an
umbrella term encompassing larceny, burglary, embezzlement, looting, and similar crimes.
VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER Causing the death of a person through the reckless, negligent, or illegal
use of a motor vehicle. The death of a motorist or vehicle passenger that results from any of the following
traffic offenses is considered vehicular manslaughter:
• Gross negligence
• Drunk driving
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
Florida considers vehicular manslaughter a felony crime if it occurs as a consequence of driving under the
influence. Felony crimes are more serious, punishable by a sentence in a state prison. In addition to fines and
incarceration, a person convicted of vehicular manslaughter may also face mandatory rehabilitation, probation,
permanent drivers license revocation and a permanent record among other things. Factors that may influence
the punishment associated with a vehicular manslaughter conviction include prior criminal record,
parole/probation status, court biases, and more.
At Bollinger & Anderson we represent only those people who are charged with crimes. If you are charged
with a crime listed above or any other criminal offense please contact us for a FREE consultation.