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Will I Lose My License if I Get a DUI?

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, nearly 76 percent of all Florida residents who are of legal driving age are licensed drivers. If you are like the majority of Florida residents, you probably depend on your license for multiple things, such as getting to work, going to school and running errands. If you have been arrested for driving under t [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 21, 2015

What Is Restitution?

Consider this scenario: the defendant has stolen an expensive watch from an individual. The individual wants the watch back, but the defendant has already sold the watch and can no longer locate it. Since the court cannot order the defendant to return the stolen watch, the court instead orders the defendant to pay the the individual. This payment [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 19, 2015

Five Facts About Medicare Fraud

Medicare fraud is a criminal act that costs the federal health care program billions of dollars in false claims every year. It involves an individual or entity billing the program for medical services that the patient did not receive. This wasted money causes an increase in overall healthcare costs and taxes across the country. There are Different [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 16, 2015

What is the Insanity Defense?

When taking a case to trial, one may be found guilty or in the alternative, if the facts are present, a defendant may be found guilty by reason of insanity. This verdict essentially states that the Defendant committed the crime. However, at the time that the crime was committed, they were not responsible for their actions because of some type of me [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 15, 2015

What is an Ignition Interlock Device?

Being convicted of a DUI charge comes with many repercussions. Besides facing potential jail time, steep fines, and a tarnished reputation, your driving privileges can be impeded or revoked. Often, individuals who are convicted of a DUI charge may have to use an Ignition Interlock Device, or IID for short. Put simply, this device is connected to t [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 13, 2015

Open Container Laws: What You Need to Know

Many states, including Florida, have what what are known as open container laws. These laws typically prohibit having open containers that contain, or once contained, alcoholic beverages. Different Florida counties or municipalities may adopt an ordinance that imposes more stringent restrictions on the possession of alcoholic beverages, such as on [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 11, 2015

Can I Refuse a DUI Test in Florida?

Being pulled over by the police can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you are under suspicion of a DUI. Many drivers believe that refusing an alcohol test in the state of Florida might save them from a DUI conviction. However, Florida has what’s called an “implied consent” law, meaning you already gave consent for such DUI exercis [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 9, 2015

What To Do If You’re Involved In a Hit-and-Run

If you are involved in an accident in Florida and you don't remain at the scene to examine injuries to person or property, you have committed a "hit-and-run." Continue reading to learn more about hit-and-run accidents and what to do. What are the Consequences of a Hit-and-Run? Your penalties for the crime will depend upon the damage that was caused [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 7, 2015

What Is Health Care Fraud?

Health care fraud, simply put, is when either a provider or consumer causes false or misleading information to be submitted to determine what health care benefits will be paid. While only a few people actually commit healthcare fraud, it raises costs for everyone. How to Identify Health Care Fraud Health care fraud comes in many different forms. Fo [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 5, 2015

The Importance of Having Uninsured Motorist Coverage

Being involved in an accident creates many problems for everyone, but those issues can get complicated when a motorist is driving without auto liability insurance protection. This can be especially true in Florida, as Florida state law does not require drivers to carry bodily injury protection for liability against injured passengers and motorists. [...]

Rohom Khonsari August 3, 2015