She graduated from Stetson University in 1981 and has been practicing law in Florida “focusing mainly on elderly estate management.” She handled many guardianship cases. She was arrested last Friday for Jacksonville grand theft and exploitation of the elderly. The exploitation of the elderly charge is Section 825.103 of the Florida Statute. Nichols was arrested pursuant to Section 825.103(2)(a), because the funds or property involved in the exploitation of the elderly person is valued at $100,000 or more. This is a first-degree felony crime. As for the Jacksonville theft charge, this is a felony, because she was accused of stealing between $5,000 and 10,000 dollars. The Jacksonville Theft Law is in Florida Statute 812.014. Nicholas was arrested for violating Section 812.014(2)(C)(2). This is a third-degree felony.