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Know Your Rights: What is Probable Cause?

Before the police are allowed to make an arrest, conduct a search or receive a warrant, they must first be able to establish probable cause. However, police sometimes try to intimidate you into letting them search your vehicle or home when they do not actually have probable cause to do so. Do not let the police bully you into an illegal search and [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 28, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 27, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 24, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 23, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 21, 2014

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” [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 20, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 17, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 16, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 14, 2014

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 [...]

Rohom Khonsari October 13, 2014