The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

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 Move over laws were originally enacted to enhance emergency scene safety and to protect police officers or other emergency responders who are working on the side of roadways.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

Can I Sue for a Sports Injury?

Practically everyone that lives an active lifestyle is going to have a sports-related injury at some point. We all hope that these injuries will be minor and our recovery will be speedy, but what happens to athletes that are seriously injured due to the actions of others? Here is a look at some of the considerations that are made when determining w [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 3, 2015

Open Container Laws in Tampa Bay: What to Know

In Florida, there are restrictions on possession of an open container of alcohol. The City of Tampa has also adopted open container restrictions that apply to every area within the Tampa city limits. Violations of the Florida law or Tampa ordinance may result in financial penalties. With the holiday season, and accompanying festivities, fast approa [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 30, 2015

What to Know About Synthetic Drug Laws

Synthetic drugs are illegal in Florida. The law is simple: if it is synthetic, it is illegal. You cannot buy synthetic drugs, sell them or ingest them. If you do so, you are committing a minimum of a misdemeanor and possibly a felony. Any Synthetic Drug Can Get You Charged In the past, Florida could not keep up with synthetic drugs. As soon as a sy [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 23, 2015

How Can You Prove Premise Liability?

Premises liability law usually involves an injury resulting from an unsafe or dangerous condition on real estate or any improvements on it. The owners can be held liable for injuries to others that occur on their property. Types of Premises Liability Cases Many assume that premise liability cases are limited to slip and falls, or trip and falls. Ho [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 21, 2015

What Is Resisting Arrest?

In Florida, resisting arrest involves non-violent actions to interfere with a police officer's ability to perform a lawful function. According to section 843.02 of the Florida Statutes, "Whoever shall resist, obstruct, or oppose any officer...or other person legally authorized to execute process in the execution of legal process or in the lawful ex [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 19, 2015

Things to Know About Business Entity Dissolution

Officially terminating a business in Florida is known as "dissolution," and companies must follow dissolution procedures to limit their liability during and after the termination process. Dissolution can occur voluntarily, with an agreement of all those with an interest in the business, or involuntarily through a court order. In either event, anyon [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 15, 2015