The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

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

Quick Facts About Breach of Contract

If you have entered into an agreement with someone, and that person has failed to perform their side of the agreement, then that person is in breach of contract. Individuals or businesses may go to court to enforce contracts that the other side has failed to fulfill. Below we discuss some facts about claims for breach of contract. What Constitutes [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 13, 2015

What Are the Penalties for Selling Counterfeit Drugs?

In most states, including Florida, it is illegal to sell a substance as an illegal drug, even if the actual substance is legal. Selling anything that you claim to be an illegal drug, real or not, is still considered a drug crime. However, as a secondary offense, this is also considered to be criminal fraud based on intent and material, even if you [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 12, 2015

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 [...]