The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

What Are the Penalties for Perjury?

Most people are aware of the crime of perjury and could probably define it as lying under oath in a court proceeding. However, the legal definition of perjury is stricter and more complicated than the definition would suggest. The ways that perjury is identified, prosecuted and punished vary and are based upon the exact circumstances of the case. H [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 15, 2015

What Is Petit Theft?

Should someone in the state of Florida knowingly use another person's property with criminal intent, they have committed theft. This can result from a desire to keep a person from property they own and deprive them of the use of it. It is also illegal to obtain property for use by a person who is not legally entitled to use it. If the property in q [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 13, 2015

Five Fraud Scams You Need to Know

According to a 2014 Federal Trade Commission report, Florida leads the nation in fraud complaints with nearly 1,000 per 100,000 residents in the state. Some experts believe that the high number of retirees in the state, who are often more susceptible to scams than younger people, is the reason for the high fraud rates in the Sunshine State. Learn m [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 12, 2015

Know Your Rights: The Sixth Amendment

Under the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution, the Sixth Amendment guarantees citizens specific rights should they become criminal defendants. Some of the rights provided in the amendment are well known, such as the right to a speedy and public trial as well as the ability to confront witnesses. However, not everyone knows what rights [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 11, 2015

Can I Sue for Medical Product Liability?

Sometimes, medical products designed to improve the lives of patients who use them can cause injuries and even death. In some cases, the medical product may be used incorrectly, which can lead to death or injury. However, if the product was used properly and still causes injuries to patients, it is possible that the injured person, or their heirs s [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 10, 2015

How Do Judges Set Bail?

When a defendant appears in court at their first hearing after being arrested, which could either be a first appearance or bond hearing, the judge may set bail. If the judge sets bail, the defendant can either post the bail personally, reach out to family or friends, or work with a bail bonds person to secure their release from jail. If the defenda [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 9, 2015

What Is the “Move Over” Law?

A moving vehicle may cause severe injuries or death when it impacts with a pedestrian or parked vehicle. Move over laws were originally enacted to enhance emergency scene safety and to protect police officers or other emergency responders who are working on the side of roadways. Many states, including Florida, have move-over laws and a variety of r [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 7, 2015

What to Do if Officers Want to Search My House

Courts recognize and respect the privacy of personal property, which means there are limitations on whether police can search a home. Unless they are responding to an emergency, the police are not allowed to enter a home without a warrant or consent. Yet, despite the protection the law provides, police still might enter a home, collect evidence, an [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 6, 2015

Most Dangerous Tampa Intersections

The Tampa Bay Times released a report in December 2014, compiled from Pinellas and Hillsborough County statistics, related to accidents that occurred at intersections. In the report, five intersections stood out as some of the most dangerous in Tampa. The report also found that 58 percent of the reported traffic deaths involved pedestrians, bicycli [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 5, 2015

Know Your Rights: Paid Medical Studies

Clinical trials are used by researchers to investigate new treatments and have led to finding cures for many diseases. Pharmaceutical companies, the federal government, universities or other organizations working to cure conditions and diseases often run medical studies. In some cases, participants in the trials are paid by the organization that is [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 4, 2015