Blog Posts in March, 2011
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Posted on Mar 31, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 30, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 29, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 29, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 25, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 25, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 24, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 22, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 22, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 17, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 16, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 15, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 14, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 11, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 10, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 10, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 9, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 8, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 6, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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Posted on Mar 5, 2011 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
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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