October 27, 2014
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Assault and Battery: What is the Difference?
The terms assault and battery are often used interchangeably, but have different meanings in the court of law. While the two are frequently confused, in Florida, assault generally encompasses verbal threats while battery encompasses physical harm.
What is Assault?
While many people assume that assault is the same thing as battery, the two hold diff [...]
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What are Miranda Rights?
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”
Many of us know these word [...]
October 24, 2014
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What Is Double Jeopardy?
Under Federal law, “Double Jeopardy” is a type of defense that prohibits a defendant from being tried twice for the same crime. The Double Jeopardy Clause is part of the Fifth Amendment in the United States Constitution and was ultimately enacted to protect defendants from abuses of state power and to promote the finalization of judgments.
Doub [...]
October 23, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Negligence
In a personal injury case, the injured party must be able to establish negligence to prove that another person is at fault for their injuries. According to the Florida Supreme Court, negligence is “the failure to use reasonable care.”
Negligence is the cause of thousands of injuries and deaths across the U.S. every year. Citizens are required [...]
October 21, 2014
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What is my Fifth Amendment Right and When Do I Use It?
More than likely, you have heard someone casually say, “I plead the fifth.” Perhaps you have jokingly thrown out the phrase yourself when someone asked you an embarrassing question that you did not want to answer.
While many are familiar with the idiom, some do not know the root of the phrase or what it actually means. “I plead the Fifth” [...]
October 20, 2014
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What Is a Product Recall?
All manufacturers are responsible for providing safe products to the public. The government works with manufacturers to ensure high quality and safety by setting safety standards that all products must meet. If somehow a product makes it to the market without meeting the standards, then the manufacturer or government may recall it.
How Does a Recal [...]
October 17, 2014
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Definition of the Week: Product Liability
When you make a purchase, whether a car or a child’s toy, you expect the product to be free of defects and safe for use.
Companies are responsible for making sure that the products they sell are safe. If a product is deemed defective or unsafe and is considered to be dangerous if used, it is the responsibility of the company to correct the produ [...]
October 16, 2014
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What are the Differences Between Medical Marijuana and Recreational Marijuana?
Marijuana, cannabis and pot are three of the most commonly used names for the plants under the genus Cannabis. Florida is now considering making medical marijuana legal to its residents in need, depending on the results of the November elections.
Now that we are faced with this possibility, it is very important to understand that while medical and [...]
October 14, 2014
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Can I Settle My Dispute Outside of Court?
A lawsuit can be an expensive, lengthy, and stressful process, but luckily some disputes can be settled out of court. Before bringing any dispute to court, it’s best to consider alternative dispute resolutions. Below are some settlement options to consider before bringing your dispute to a court of law.
Write a Proposal
Writing a proposal to an [...]
October 13, 2014
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Rohom Khonsari Represents Gormans in National Media Case
On Feb. 25, 2006, Jessica Rasdall and her best friend, Laura Gorman, were driving home from Ybor City, an area in Tampa, Florida. The two, who were 18 at the time, had spent the night dancing and drinking alcohol. The girls began the 40-mile trek home but the night would end in tragedy. Less than a mile from their destination, Rasdall, who was driv [...]
October 10, 2014
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