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Blog Posts in March, 2011

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What is the Florida Accident Report Privilege?

Drivers who are involved in reported or alleged motor vehicle accidents have a legal duty to provide law enforcement officers with their name, address, driver license, and other relevant information ...
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Florida Criminal Law You Should Know: "When Is Consent Not Really Consent?" featuring Criminal Defense Lawyer Barry Taracks

Often times people are arrested after they give consent to be searched by law enforcement, and drugs, paraphernalia, or other tangible evidence turns up. In many cases, the "consent" that person gave ...
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Tampa DUI Checkpoint: HCSO Heightened Patrol in Southern Hillsborough County Tonight

Tonight, March 29, 2011, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will conduct a heightened DUI patrol between midnight and 7 AM in Southern Hillsborough County. HCSO will not have a set checkpoint but ...
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Tampa Bay Criminal News: AK-47 Stolen From Ray’s Longoria

On Saturday a break in at Tampa Bay Ray's star Evan Longoria's spring training rental home resulted in the loss of his AK-47 rifle, reports say. The thief entered an unlocked window between 9 AM and 3 ...
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Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Barry Taracks Discusses Your Fourth Amendment Rights

The protections offered by the Fourth Amendment are some of the most important safeguards offered to a people by their government anywhere in the world. The Fourth Amendment to the United States ...
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Former UCF Star Joseph Burnett Arrested – Passed Breath Test But Still Charged With DUI

Former UCF Star and now NY Giant Joseph Burnett was charged with DUI last week, reports say. Burnett was arrested by Orlando Police after submitting to "Field Sobriety Exercises" where the police ...
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Tampa DUI Checkpoint News: DUI Checkpoint Apps Stir Controversy

Blackberry manufacturer RIM has pulled DUI checkpoint apps from Blackberry's App World store. This comes after requests from United States Senators Harry Reid, Chuck Schumer, Frank Laurenberg, and ...
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Federal Drug Trafficking Laws

The Federal Government hands down very severe penalties for drug trafficking crimes. Please reference the chart below to see the penalties for individual drug trafficking offenses. If you have been ...
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Florida Drug Trafficking Laws

The State of Florida takes the crime of drug trafficking very seriously. Under Florida Statute 893.135, a person who knowingly sells, purchases, manufactures, delivers, brings drugs into the state ...
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March 2011 Tampa DUI Checkpoints Conducted by HCSO

The following is a list of upcoming DUI patrol to be conducted in the month of March by HCSO in the Tampa area: Saturday, March 19 - HCSO will be conducting a heightened patrol for DUI in Eastern ...
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Vehicle or Property Forfeiture in Florida

Under Florida Statute 932.703, any contraband article, vessel, motor vehicle, aircraft, other personal property or real property used in violation of any provision of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture ...
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New Port Richey Police to Issue Tickets for Jaywalking on US 19

The New Port Richey police department announced today that it will begin issuing tickets for jaywalking outside of designated crosswalks on US 19. Those who are caught jaywalking will be issued a ...
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Definitions of Criminal Law Terms

Below is a list of some of the most commonly used criminal law terms. If you have a question regarding your case or a specific term, please call a Tampa Bay criminal defense lawyer at Taracks Gomez ...
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How Do I Apply for a Hardship License After a Lifetime Florida Driver License Revocation for a 4th DUI?

If you have had your Florida Driver License permanently revoked after a fourth (4 th ) DUI , you may be eligible to apply for a hardship business or employment license. Under Florida Statute 322.271, ...
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Plant City Man Charged with DUI Manslaughter

A Plant City man was arrested for his involvement in a tragic car accident that occurred on March 6 , TBO is reporting. The man was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of SR 60 in Plant City when ...
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I Received a Letter that I am the "Target" of a Federal Grand Jury Investigation. Do I Need a Federal Criminal Lawyer in Tampa?

Have you received a letter informing you that you are the target of a federal grand jury investigation? The US Department of Justice for the Middle District of Florida may be prepared to proceed ...
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Mel Gibson to Accept Plea Deal in Domestic Violence Case

Mel Gibson, charged with corporal injury on a spouse (a crime of domestic violence), will plead no contest to simple battery tomorrow, according to reports. Mr. Gibson allegedly decided that a long ...
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Do I Need to Hire a DUI Attorney in Tampa?

Driving Under the Influence is a very serious charge in Florida. While the circumstances surrounding each case are different, one thing remains the same: the State of Florida has to prove the elements ...
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HCSO Checkpoint Tomorrow, Thursday March 10 10 PM - 5 AM

Thursday, March 10 the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a DUI checkpoint in western Hillsborough County at Wilsky Blvd. & Linebaugh Ave in Citrus Park. The next major HCSO ...
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Pinellas Man Charged with DUI Following Collision with PCSO Cruiser

A Clearwater man has been charged with DUI after a collision with a PCSO Deputy on US 19 yesterday. Additionally, the driver was charged with possession of oxycodone. The Deputy was rear ended by the ...
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When May the Police Lawfully Stop My Vehicle?

If you have been arrested on charges of DUI following a traffic stop, there are several questions you must ask. One of the most important questions is "was the initial traffic stop valid?" If the ...
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St. Pete Teen Indicted in Officer’s Death

Today a grand jury indicted 16 year old Nicholas Lemmon Lindsey Jr. on charges of first degree murder related to the shooting death of St. Petersburg Police Department Officer David Crawford. The ...
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HCSO Conducting DUI Check Point This Thursday in Tampa Area

This Thursday night (March 10, 2011) the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint in Tampa, FL at the intersection of Wilsky Blvd. & Linebaugh Ave. in Citrus Park, ...
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Former Buc's TE Jerramy Stevens Arrested on Battery Charges

Former Buc's tight end Jerramy Stevens was arrested earlier this week on charges of felony and misdemeanor battery, TBO.com is reporting. Police say the former Buccaneer became rowdy and punched two ...
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Former Prosecutors Now Defending Your Federal Criminal Charges

Have you been charged with a federal criminal charge in Florida? At Taracks Gomez & Rickman we can help you. We are federal criminal lawyers in Tampa, Florida. In a federal criminal case the case ...
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