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See Spot Bite: Can You Be a Criminal for Your Dog’s Crimes?

Your dog, Spot, is peacefully playing ball with you at the park. Suddenly, a young man playing disc golf runs across his path, and Spot chases the man and bites him. Spot is normally a very gentle dog. Are you liable for such a bite? What about if the man was harassing Spot? What if Spot was known to be a "biter" and had bitten humans before? Non- [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 26, 2017

The Freshman…Five? Fake IDs and Real Prison

You just turned 18, and you are so excited that you finally received your first fake identification card. You walk up to a nightclub and bar. Your friends go in ahead, but when it is your turn, the bouncer at the door looks at your identification card and then at you. He asks you, "Is this a fake ID?" Suddenly, your heart is pounding, but you reass [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 22, 2017

Sail into Jail: How Florida’s Drinking and Boating Laws Could Sink Your Record

It is spring break, and you grab some of your college friends and head out to sea. Luckily, you have your boater's license. You each drink a couple of beers and are enjoying the Florida sun when, suddenly, you see those dreaded flashing lights behind you; you have been pulled over. Yes, law enforcement can pull you over on the water too for a BUI! [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 19, 2017

This Isn’t Baseball: Hit and Run Crimes in Florida

Imagine this scenario. You are alone on a quiet road out in the country, and it is late at night. Suddenly, a deer crosses the road. You swerve into the oncoming traffic lane to avoid it, but a car is coming the other way right at that moment, and you crash. Your car does not look too bad. You are not sure about the other car, but you are feeling p [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 17, 2017

Florida Bail Bonds Criminal Defense Attorney

Florida Bail Bonds Process

If you are arrested for a crime in the state of Florida, you or your family may have to deal with a company in the business of issuing bail bonds. The purpose of bail bonds are to allow a person charged with a crime to remain free and out of jail while his or her case is pending prior to the scheduled trial or hearing date. How Bail Is Set and Who [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 15, 2017

Voluntary Manslaughter Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer

Florida Voluntary Manslaughter Laws

Under Florida law, manslaughter involves the killing of a human being that does not fit within the definition of murder or felony murder. Murder generally involves either a "depraved heart," "reckless disregard for human life," while felony murder is a murder committed during the commission or attempted commission of a felony. Manslaughter, however [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 12, 2017

Florida Moving Violations Versus Criminal Traffic Violations

Nothing makes Florida drivers more anxious than seeing the flashing red and blue lights of a police squad car in their rearview mirrors. Under Florida law, drivers may incur moving violations or criminal traffic violations, and criminal traffic violations are the more serious of the two. Moving Violations Under Florida law, a moving violation – o [...]

Rohom Khonsari May 10, 2017

Aiding and Abetting St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney

What Is “Aiding and Abetting” in Florida?

Under Florida law, the term "aiding and abetting" can be misleading. In order to understand the legal concept of aiding and abetting, you must first understand the different categorizations of criminal conduct. If you commit a crime (let's say robbery) and were the primary actor in that crime (you held the gun and demanded the money), you are cons [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 28, 2017

search and seizure St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney

Can You Have Your Warrant Recalled?

It's never good news to hear you have a warrant out for your arrest or for the search of your home, especially if you believe the warrant is unjustified or was issued in violation of your constitutional rights. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution states that "no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 26, 2017

Statutory Rape St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney

Statutory Rape in Florida

Statutory rape differs from the traditional definition of rape in that it is based on the premise that minors do not have the mental and emotional capacity to consent to certain sexual activities, especially if the offender is older than the minor. For example, under Florida law, "[a] person 24 years of age or older who engages in sexual activity w [...]

Rohom Khonsari April 24, 2017