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Criminal Non-Support Charges: How Should You Respond?

As a general matter of law and principle, parents are considered to have a legal obligation to provide for and support their children. Failure to do so, therefore, can result in criminal charges being brought against you for a cause of action called “criminal non-support.” What is Criminal Non-Support? Non-support is a criminal offense, in so [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 20, 2017

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The Right to Remain Silent: How and When It Should Be Invoked

Although popularized as articulated in the famous United States Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, (due to the Miranda warning, “you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law”), the right to remain silent is a fundamental American constitutional right. Derived from the Fifth Amendm [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 18, 2017

Restitution Through the Criminal Justice System: How Can it Affect your Case?

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, particularly a violent offense such as assault and battery or robbery, you may hear the term “restitution” throughout the course of your case. “Restitution” is defined as “payment by an offender to the victim for the harm caused by the offender's wrongful acts.” Almost every state, incl [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 16, 2017

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Consequences of Missing a Traffic Court Date

Missing a traffic court or other open court date can have a very serious legal consequences. The first thing you should do after missing a court date is to take action immediately and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. An experienced criminal defense attorney can review all of the facts and circumstances of your case and can provide [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 13, 2017

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White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes refer to a class of crimes typically committed by professionals, business people, and/or public officials. White collar crimes typically involve some level of fraud, deceit, theft, or misrepresentation. There is usually also a deliberate attempt to mislead or to falsify information. The following list includes the most common t [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 11, 2017

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When Can a Police Officer Search My Car?

The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals against unlawful searches and seizures. This protection extends not only to residences, but also to automobiles and a search of your person. However, Supreme Court cases have held that individuals have a lesser expectation of privacy in a motor vehicle than they do in their [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 9, 2017

Constructive Possession in a Drug Case

In a drug possession case in Florida, the State is required to prove that you were either in actual possession or constructive possession of an illegal drug. The burden of proof for the prosecutor is “beyond a reasonable doubt.” Thus, a prosecutor or state’s attorney must prove his or her case beyond a doubt based upon ordinary reason and com [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 6, 2017

Were You Acting in Self-Defense?

Under the law in the State of Florida, self-defense is an affirmative defense. Self-defense acknowledges that a violent act took place. However, the defense implies that under the circumstances, force was necessary and justified in order to combat another person's use of unlawful force. This defense can be used to avoid a conviction for assault, ho [...]

Rohom Khonsari January 4, 2017

Resisting Arrest FAQ

Q.What Qualifies as Resisting Arrest? A. Fleeing from law enforcement, refusal to obey orders, providing false or misleading information, concealing evidence, physically preventing the application of handcuffs, going limp to make an arrest more difficult and any other activity which delays an officer or makes their arrest or investigation more diff [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 30, 2016

What are the Penalties for a DUI in Florida?

A DUI is classified as an offense in which an individual over the age of 21 drives impaired with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or more. Even if you only had one mixed drink, you’re dramatically raising your chance of being in a vehicle crash. With New Year's Eve quickly approaching, it's important to stay safe while on the roads and kno [...]

Rohom Khonsari December 28, 2016