Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

I've got this nagging feeling, embarrassment honestly since I returned from a recent trip to Florida.

One night as my friends and I were walking back from the bar scene, we came across these beautiful yachts for rent. Well, we walked up and sat at the table at one yacht. After I noticed security cameras on the boat, I left immediately (approx 2 minutes from getting on the boat)- as did one other. The other guys stayed at the table for another few minutes then got off the boat (10 minutes total, tops). That's all we did, literally sat at the table on the deck of the yacht then we left. No police were called, no security or no owner telling us to leave. We just left.

Our next stop after several blocks of walking, the hotels and we called it a night.

I'm more embarrassed than anything, and obviously I have a guilty conscience.

Should we look into local counsel? What are the chances we can get arrested if none of us live in Florida?

I feel awful. Thanks.


Asked on 3/12/13, 11:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

At this point, it can't hurt to talk to an attorney in the area where you were at. Although you may have been guilty of trespassing, I doubt the state will go to too much trouble investigating. Still, it can't hurt to consult a lawyer.

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Answered on 3/13/13, 4:48 pm


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