The Khonsari Law Firm Blog

Most Common Slip-and-Fall Injuries

Slip-and-fall accidents are sometimes viewed as frivolous lawsuits. Unfortunately, because so much suffering can result from a common slip-and-fall accident, it is essential to hold businesses and property holders responsible. The National Safety Council reports that slip-and-fall accidents cause a high percentage of total injuries sustained by Am [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 27, 2015

Recent Product Recalls You Might Not Know About

Faulty products at home, in the garage, or at the office can lead to serious injuries and unpredictable personal damages. Manufacturers must attempt to recall faulty products as soon as possible to limit owner or consumer damage. Here are some recent product recalls you might not know about: Car Airbags Takata added more makes and models to a growi [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 26, 2015

Can a Facebook Photo Get Me Arrested?

The increasing popularity of social media has given rise to increased media coverage of arrests based on little more than photographs posted on a profile. Given that social media is nearly unavoidable, it is important to understand the possible legal effects your social media profile can have. How Can Photos Get Me In Trouble? Photographs serve as [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 25, 2015

I Was Arrested. Who Can See My Arrest Record?

Millions of people have been arrested with the charges being dismissed, or they were found not guilty in a trial. What they usually don't realize is that records of their arrest still remain with local law enforcement, the Florida State Police and the FBI. Anybody can find your arrest record. Criminal record searches are most often made by potentia [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 25, 2015

Can I Get Arrested if My Spouse Is Selling Drugs?

If your spouse or roommate is selling drugs, the question of whether you can be arrested depends on a police officer's assessment of the facts of the case. Whether you were in actual or constructive possession of those drugs, or otherwise directly or indirectly participated in their distribution, will determine how the case proceeds. What Actual Po [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 24, 2015

What are the Curfew Laws in the Tampa Bay Area?

What are the Curfew Laws in Florida?

The City of Tampa and counties surrounding the city have implemented curfews for juveniles in an effort to reduce crime. According to the city code, curfews were enacted to reduce crime that occurs on city streets during late night and early morning hours as well as to limit juveniles engaging in criminal activity. Tampa Enforces Curfew for Juvenil [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 23, 2015

Is House Arrest an Option in Florida?

House arrest is very viable sentencing option, and Florida has one of the largest house arrest programs in the country. House arrest in Florida is known as community control. Under community control, individuals convicted of a crime are confined to their home as part of their sentence. The Enabling Statute Florida Statutes Chapter 948 Section 10 pe [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 21, 2015

What is an Affirmative Defense?

Even if a defendant committed the otherwise unlawful actions alleged by the plaintiff, the defendant can still use what’s called an affirmative defense, or a set of facts that negate the alleged claims. In civil court, an affirmative defense might include assertions that the legal proceedings were initiated after the statute of limitations had al [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 20, 2015

What Is Reasonable Force?

Reasonable force, also known as legal force, is the amount of force necessary to protect oneself, another person, or one’s property from harm. One may need to exhibit force while defending his or herself from violent attack, theft, or another criminal threat. Under the right circumstances, reasonable force can be used as a defense in court. When [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 19, 2015

How Much of My Sentence Do I Have to Serve?

According to the Florida Department of Corrections, inmates who committed crimes on or after October 1, 1995, will serve a minimum of 85 percent of their sentences. This pertains to all inmates, regardless of the crime they committed. Truth in Sentencing Law In 1985, the state of Florida passed the Truth in Sentencing Law. This law states that anyo [...]

Rohom Khonsari September 16, 2015