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Tech Crimes That Can Result in Felony Charges

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

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What Is a Ponzi Scheme?

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

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What is Withholding of Adjudication?

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

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What Does "Wet Reckless" Mean?

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 1, 2015

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What Is an ETG Test?

What Is an ETG Test?

One of the most common tests you can be given by a probation officer and potentially in the future when you are arrested on suspicion of a DUI – driving under the influence – is called an ETG test. This is something you should expect if you are on probation and have a condition to not consume alcohol. There are certain benefits that go into thi [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 30, 2015

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What are the Penalties for Driving a Car Not Registered to You?

What are the Penalties for Driving a Car Not Registered to You?

Many drivers find out too late that court-ordered penalties may apply when driving a car not registered to them. For instance, if a friend drives another person’s car or truck and then violates the state’s vehicle code, a police officer may stop and cite the driver, even if he or she isn’t the registered owner. Police officers commonly cite o [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 29, 2015

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Reckless Driving vs. Driving Under the Influence

Reckless Driving vs. Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence, or DUI, and reckless driving are entirely separate criminal charges, although they may occur together. As opposed to a DUI, reckless driving is a second degree misdemeanor with significantly lighter sentencing. Prosecutors are under no legal obligation to reduce a driving under the influence (DUI) charge to reckless dri [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 29, 2015

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What Is Medical Malpractice? (

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a medical practitioner or another health care provider provides treatment that does not meet the accepted standard of care, resulting in injury or death. In an emergency setting, the risks of receiving negligent care increase due to the chaotic, fast-paced nature of the situation. Mistakes made by first responders or [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 29, 2015

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5 Things to Know About Identity Theft

5 Things to Know About Identity Theft

Identity theft is a crime that continues to rise and there are a number of ways in which a criminal can perpetrate it. Here’s what you need to know: Identity Theft Targets an Individual’s Financial Information Identity theft is a crime that involves someone else unlawfully using physical or web-based means to obtain your personal and, ultimatel [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 28, 2015

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What Happens if My Child Gets a DUI?

What Happens if My Child Gets a DUI?

Being a parent means constantly trying to balance what is best for your child and allowing them to make their own decisions. So when your child is arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, it can feel as though you have failed them. While you may feel disappointed in their choices, the important thing is to do is stand by them, learn the [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 28, 2015

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