Khan Law Firm

09/03/2026

Federal wire fraud charges carry severe penalties, requiring prosecutors to prove a scheme to defraud involving electronic or interstate communications. Understanding the statutory elements and intent requirements is critical when building a defense.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/wirefraud.asp

09/02/2026

Getting divorced later in life? A "gray divorce" requires unraveling decades of shared financial planning. From updating beneficiaries to tracking down all marital assets, here are the three critical financial moves you must make to protect your retirement.

Not all marriages are "happy ever after." Many couples are divorcing later in life, forcing older adults to rebuild retirement plans after sharing finances.

09/01/2026

Anything you say to law enforcement officers can be used against you, but invoking your right to counsel stops questioning immediately. Knowing the narrow exceptions for driver ID checks helps ensure your constitutional rights stay protected.

You could be questioned by a variety of law enforcement officers, including state or local police officers, Joint Terrorism Task Force members, or federal agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol), Drug Enforcement...

08/31/2026

Involved in a multi-vehicle accident? Comparative negligence rules determine how fault is divided and how much compensation you can recover. Learn how pure vs. modified fault laws impact auto crash claims.

Comparative negligence is a principle of tort law commonly used to assign blame and award monetary damages to injured parties in auto accidents.

08/28/2026

Navigating a military divorce involves unique federal guidelines, such as the Uniformed Services Former Spouses' Protection Act (USFSPA). From military pension division to healthcare eligibility, understanding these rules helps protect both parties.

Learn more: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/separation-divorce/divorced-military-spouse-rights-benefits/?

Learn about your rights and unique legal issues for divorced spouses due to military service. Here are some items to consider as you move through this process.

08/27/2026

Can the police legally track your phone's location if you're near a crime scene? A landmark Supreme Court ruling says geofence warrants are a Fourth Amendment search requiring strict privacy protections. Learn more about the limits being placed on digital surveillance here.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/29/supreme-court-geofence-warrants-case-decision #:~:text=Mon%2029%20Jun%202026%2011.23%20EDT%20First,view%20their%20use%20as%20an%20unconstitutional%20dragnet.

Law enforcement’s use of warrants sweeping smartphone location data requires privacy protections, court rules

08/26/2026

Domestic violence can affect anyone in any relationship. Securing medical care, creating a safety plan, preserving evidence, and exploring protective orders are essential steps to protect your health and legal rights.

Intimate partner violence, or domestic violence, can be difficult to see if it starts little by little, if your partner says they love you

08/25/2026

Evidence obtained through an illegal search or seizure can often be excluded from trial under the Fourth Amendment. Knowing your privacy rights and how officers must follow constitutional limits is key when building a defense. https://www.justia.com/criminal/procedure/search-and-seizure-rules/

08/21/2026

A divorce decree doesn't automatically remove your name from a joint mortgage. To protect your credit and financial independence, options like refinancing, spousal buyouts, or selling the home must be explicitly addressed in your settlement.

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One of the biggest decisions splitting couples face is what to do with their home. Here’s what to know about divorce and your mortgage.

08/20/2026

Every day, mobile apps track and store sensitive location data that shows where you go and when. The Constitution protects against unreasonable searches, but courts are currently deciding how far law enforcement can go when requesting this digital data. Understanding how your personal information is stored and shared helps you better recognize your privacy rights in the digital age.

How far can law enforcement go in asking digital companies to turn over data about their customers without violating the Fourth Amendment? This basic question of balancing privacy and public safety interests in the digital age will soon be considered at the Supreme Court, with potentially major impl...