The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

What Happens If I Get a Ticket in a School Zone?

If you are pulled over for speeding and the officer gives you a ticket, you are being fined for violating traffic laws. The amount of the fine is directly related to how much over the speed limit that the officer reports you were traveling. However, the fine is doubled if an officer issues the ticket for speeding in a school zone. How Much Are Spee [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 24, 2015

Five Ways You Can Get a Ticket on Your Bike

Many think that bicycles do not fall under the same rules as cars and that cyclists cannot receive a ticket. However, this is not the case. The following behaviors might result in a ticket, regardless of the mode of transportation. Riding Through a Stop Sign This is probably the most basic offense. Cyclists are not exempt from common traffic laws. [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 23, 2015

Can I Get a DUI on Private Property?

Although many feel protected from the consequences of a DUI charge if they stay on private property, this might be a false sense of security. Unfortunately, Florida uses a broad definition of driving under the influence, and the law does not differ whether the infraction occurs on private property or not. According to Florida statutes, any motorize [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 22, 2015

Can the Police Use Twitter to Track My Location?

The advent of new technology and the heightened use of social media has brought on a new era in criminal justice. Police today are more savvy than ever, using every tool at their disposal to investigate crimes. With this in mind, many have questions about just how far the police can go to make arrests or find information. Can they use Twitter to tr [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 21, 2015

Safe Strategies for Driving in the Rain

Driving during bad weather, especially rainstorms, presents special challenges and requires additional precaution. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, 46 percent of all weather-related accidents involve driving in the rain. For Floridians, driving in a downpour is a natural occurrence, but there ar [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 20, 2015

Injured in a Bus Accident: What Next?

The number of local, regional and specialized buses traveling along the roads and highways of Florida significantly increase the risk of an accident involving one of these large passenger vehicles. If you or someone you know has suffered physical harm in any type of accident involving such a vehicle, you will probably require financial compensation [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 18, 2015

Penalties for Failing to Appear for Jury Duty

Wherever you live, there is a good chance you will be called for jury duty at some point. This is something that should be taken seriously. Nonetheless, serving on a jury is not easy or convenient for everyone. In certain situations, jury duty can cause people hardship. Florida law views jury duty as an obligation that residents should fulfill, but [...]

Rohom Khonsari November 17, 2015

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