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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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 6, 2015

Things to Know About White Collar Theft

Unlike petit theft or grand larceny, where a thief steals property from an unknown or distant victim, white-collar thieves steal money through covert means in some business or professional context. In all cases, however, white-collar theft lacks violence and stems from an economic motive. Offenses Considered White-Collar Theft Examples of white-col [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 5, 2015

Four Things to Know About EMV Chips

Credit card companies in the United States have begun issuing cards with a new technology known as “Europay, MasterCard and Visa,” or EMV. The new cards will have a small computer chip that makes it difficult to counterfeit the card. Anyone who has received a new credit card in the past month may have a card with the new technology. Even some d [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 5, 2015

What is the FL Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract?

What is the Florida Statute of Limitations for Breach of Contract?

Breach of contract disputes are subject to certain time limits within which the issue must be brought before the court. This time limit is known as the statute of limitations. If you fail to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations, the case could get dismissed and you would be unable to enforce the contract. The time limit varies based upo [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 4, 2015

Is Moonshine Legal in Florida?

In Florida, possession of moonshine is illegal and may lead to criminal charges. According to section 562.451 of Florida Statutes, anyone who possesses moonshine, or liquor not made or manufactured in compliance with Florida law, may be guilty of a misdemeanor or felony. The extent of punishment for possession of moonshine depends on the quantity i [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 3, 2015

Tech Crimes That Can Result in Felony Charges

Tech crimes are growing throughout the United States as the use of online services continues to expand. In April 2015, a 14-year old middle school student in Holiday, Florida, was charged with a felony after he used an administrator password to log into a teacher’s computer. Other cases have been filed in the state against criminals who use fraud [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 2, 2015

What Is a Ponzi Scheme?

Since 2008, Floridians have lost as much as $5 billion in Ponzi schemes, coming in second only to New York in the total number lost to the schemes, according to a Forbes analysis. During the period studied, between 2008 and 2013, 54 Ponzi schemes were identified in Florida. What Is a Ponzi Scheme? A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investment program t [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 2, 2015

What is Withholding of Adjudication?

In Florida criminal cases, a judge has the ability to use a method called "withheld/withhold adjudication" to help reduce the severity of sentences. This process allows a defendant to avoid an actual conviction on criminal charges. The court withholds imposition of a sentence and then at times places the defendant on a probation with specific tasks [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 1, 2015

What Does “Wet Reckless” Mean?

A "wet reckless" in Florida is usually the result of a plea negotiation between the prosecution and a person accused of driving under the influence. The person admits to driving recklessly after having consumed alcohol. A "dry reckless" does not involve alcohol and is the customary reckless driving charge when a DUI is not involved. Penalties for a [...]