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Every state has a few unusual laws in its statutes and municipal codes, and the Sunshine State is no exception. Here are five strange Florida laws.

5 Florida Laws You Might Not Know

Every state has a few unusual laws in its statutes and municipal codes, and the Sunshine State is no exception. You may not be familiar with the following five laws, but they were passed by legislatures or municipal councils and enacted by higher offices. 1 – Chapter 826 on Bigamy All states have statutes that prohibit men and women from having m [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 11, 2015

Can The Police Question My Child Without My Permission?

Police are not required to contact you or get your permission before they question your child about a crime. In fact, they can begin questioning without your knowledge. Issues could arise about the rights your child might invoke before questioning starts and his or her age at that time. The Right to a Parent Being Present A juvenile has the right t [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 10, 2015

Is Office Surveillance Equipment Legal?

Surveillance of employees is becoming increasingly more common as employers seek to control workplace behavior, ensure greater efficiency, prevent theft and protect employees. Still, Florida has some limitations on how far employers can go with employee surveillance. Employers Cannot Invade Privacy Surveillance equipment cannot record employees i [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 9, 2015

Texting While Driving: What You Need to Know

Texting while driving is distracted driving, and it is so dangerous that 46 states, including Florida, have banned texting while driving. Distracted driving causes accidents, leading to injuries and even death. In fact, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, 3154 people were killed in distracted driving accidents in [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 9, 2015

Multilevel Marketing vs. Pyramid Schemes

Today, many multilevel marketing, or MLM, programs operate legitimately. Problems occur when the design of a sales program violates laws prohibiting pyramid schemes. Sometimes Florida residents find distinguishing legal MLMs from scams, such as pyramid schemes, confusing. Why Pyramid Schemes Pose Problems Laws exist in Florida and the federal gover [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 8, 2015

Know Your Rights: Search-and-Seizure Law

When police stop people or ask to search their cars or homes, it is important for them to understand their rights. State and federal laws place limits on the manner in which police conduct seizures and searches. Florida has adopted the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment limitations on searches and seizures into its own constitution at Art. 12, se [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 8, 2015

5 Things to Know About Sobriety Checkpoints

Before holiday weekends, police will often route cars through roadside sobriety checkpoints. Police detain drivers, regardless of whether they have committed any offense or not, at these checkpoints for a short period. Although sobriety checkpoints are legal, many people feel this inconvenience violates their Fourth Amendment rights. Objective of S [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 7, 2015

Do I Need to Call the Police If I’ve Been in a Fender Bender?

After a minor accident, colloquially known as a fender bender, drivers often think they can keep things simple by not involving the police. They might just exchange insurance information or negotiate an informal settlement. While these arrangements can sometimes resolve the matter, police involvement will help protect drivers’ interests. When Sho [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 7, 2015

How the Volkswagen Emissions Violations Might Affect Drivers

The revelation that Volkswagen installed software on 11 million cars to cheat on government emissions tests will cost the company in terms of lost sales, a tarnished brand, fines and a bevy of lawsuits. The true impact on the owners of the affected cars, however, is less clear. Admission of Guilt VW has already admitted it installed software that t [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 6, 2015

What are the Penalties for a Dine and Dash?

The dine and dash is nothing new anywhere in the country, but it happens so often in Florida that the legislature specifically made it a crime. Florida Statute 509.151(1) makes it illegal to obtain food at any foodservice establishment with the intent to defraud the operator. The offense is commonly known as defrauding an innkeeper. Value Less Than [...]