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Florida Violent Crime Basics

Crimes which involve the use of force or violence against another person are severely punished under Florida law. A conviction for a violent crime in Florida can result in a hefty fine, lengthy prison sentence, and/or compensation (restitution) paid to the alleged victim, among other penalties. Violent crimes in the state of Florida include the fol [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 12, 2016

Searching your Car in Florida

When a person is pulled over by the police, it is often debated whether that officer had the authority to search the vehicle. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states that people must be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. For some traffic stops, an officer may be able to search a car without a warrant and under restr [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 9, 2016

Florida White Collar Crime: Embezzlement

White collar crimes, a real problem in Florida and across the United States, are often overlooked as being actual crimes. In fact, Florida leads the nation in the amount of white collar crimes such as fraud and identity theft.1 More often, individuals associate crimes with those violent acts that are covered in popular television crime dramas. Stil [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 7, 2016

Sex Crimes and the Sex Offender Registry

Being charged with or convicted of a sex crime can disrupt and ruin every aspect of a person's life. In the State of Florida, "sex crimes" is a general term. It essentially refers to any criminal charges involving sexual activity that are brought against a person. This definition includes rape, child sexual abuse and molestation, prostitution, inde [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 5, 2016

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Steps in a Criminal Case

While most people are familiar with the trial phase of criminal cases, many may not be aware that a criminal case actually involves many steps that are not so glamorous or exciting. Combined, all of the phases in a criminal case can cause it to stretch for weeks or even months. In most cases, criminal proceedings follow a similar pattern that varie [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 2, 2016

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Blowing over the Legal Limit Does Not Necessarily Mean You will be Convicted of DUI

Imagine the following scenario: you have three or four drinks at happy hour with friends, feel fine to drive, and get behind the wheel to get home. On the way to your place, you cut a yellow light a little closer than you would like, only to find yourself pulled over. The officer asks whether you have been drinking, and after your honest reply, he [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 30, 2016

Theft Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg Florida

Theft Can Take Many Forms

According to Florida statute (Fla. Stat. Ann. § 812.014), a person commits the crime of theft when he or she knowingly obtains, uses, or endeavors to obtain or use, the property of another with intent to, either temporarily or permanently (a) deprive the person of a right to the property or benefit from the property, or (b) appropriate the propert [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 23, 2016

Florida DUI Impacting Out of State Drivers

Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. People from all over the country and world flock to Florida throughout the year in order to get away and enjoy themselves. Some individuals enjoy themselves a little too much and consume large amounts of alcohol. When those individuals step behind the wheel of a car, they [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 21, 2016

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Aggravating Factors in a DUI Case

A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) should always be taken extremely seriously in Florida. However, you should consider your charge to be especially serious if there are certain factors present in your case that can result in charges of “aggravated DUI.” Aggravated DUI charges can come about for several reasons and depending on the al [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 18, 2016

When Can I Claim Self-Defense?

Everyone has the legal right to protect themselves from harm if they believe they are in danger. If you believe that someone is about to hurt you, you can use force to protect yourself, even if that force would be considered unlawful assault under other circumstances. However, in too many situations, people who exercise self-defense often end up in [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 17, 2016