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Did You Violate Your Probation?

Under Florida law, violating one’s criminal probation can come with very serious penalties and consequences. It is also important to note that in probation violation cases, the State—or the prosecution—has a much lower burden of proof than in other criminal cases, and there are fewer procedural hurdles and constitutional restrictions to overc [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 11, 2017

Foreign Nationals Need to Think Twice About Accepting a Plea Agreement

Plea deals are sometimes a way for both sides—the defendant and the prosecution—to resolve a criminal case in a way that avoids the uncertainties involved with taking a case to trial. However, if you are an immigrant, a plea bargain—or a plea deal—may end up being a worse deal than it appears to be. It can subject you to deportation or remo [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 6, 2017

St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Fail Opiate Addicted Offenders

Florida has been hit hard with the rising abuse of prescription opiate medication. While health care professionals have taken little responsibility for the self-serving prescription propaganda that has turned opiates into common household cure-alls, the unsuspecting patients that become addicted are paying the price, behind bars. Only as recently [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 5, 2017

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Penalties for a DUI Manslaughter

Traffic fatalities bring about unfortunate and tragic consequences for everyone involved. Pursuant to Florida law, a DUI manslaughter charge comes about when a driver causes another person’s death while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The possible penalties associated with a DUI manslaughter conviction are ser [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 2, 2017

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What Happens at a Criminal Trial

A Florida criminal trial can be a confusing process. In Florida, there are two types of trials: bench trials and jury trials. At a bench trial, the outcome of the case (usually a minor case) is decided by a judge, while six or more jurors decide the outcome of a jury trial. Most Florida trials are jury trials. If you have been charged with a crime [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 28, 2017

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Speeding Your Way to a Criminal Record

Have you ever had that dreaded sinking feeling when you notice a police car following you with its lights on? Suddenly, you look down at the speedometer and realize you were going over the speed limit. Could your conduct behind the wheel make you guilty of a crime rather than a simple traffic offense? Let’s look at a couple of possible scenarios. [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 28, 2017

Minors Charged as Adults Under Florida Law

As of several years ago, Florida has been leading the pack in terms of the number of juveniles charged as adults under state law. If your child has been charged with a crime under Florida law, it is essential that you have experienced legal representation. Adult Versus Juvenile Court – Who Makes the Decision? Under Florida law, prosecutors have d [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 25, 2017

Are Past Juvenile Crimes Committed in Florida Expunged?

Crimes committed while a person is a juvenile are usually treated with more leniency by the criminal code. This is in part because society appreciates the distinctions in maturity and judgment between adults and those not considered adults by law. Despite that appreciation, each state takes a slightly different approach to how the records of juveni [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 22, 2017

Disturbing the Peace Florida Defense Attorney

What is Disorderly Conduct in Florida?

The purpose of disorderly conduct laws in Florida – otherwise known as ‘breach of the peace’ laws – is to regulate disruptive conduct that occurs in public places. Disorderly conduct offenses may be prosecuted as either misdemeanors or as felonies. Disturbing the peace charges are no joke, and the penalties can be severe. Consequently, you [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 21, 2017

Avoiding Criminal Liability: What to Do Right After a Car Accident in Florida

Envision yourself driving on a freeway in Florida. You try to move over a lane, but as you are doing so, another car tries to move into your lane, and you scrape the sides of your cars. What Should You Do Right After the Accident? Florida law imposes some obligations on you immediately after you have a car accident that results in vehicle damage, i [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 20, 2017