Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on Feb 22, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Last night, News Channel 8 was broadcasting live from a Tampa area gas station when a car crash occurred behind the reporter. While this video is surprising and funny, it is an unfortunate reminder of ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Attorney Anthony Rickman was featured on Fox 13 Tampa last night discussing Florida's Stand Your Ground law. Click here to view the story and watch the video.
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Posted on Feb 20, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Did you know that in Florida you may be eligible for a hardship license just two (2) years after a court imposed ten (10) year revocation / suspension of your license? At Taracks Gomez & Rickman ...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
As of Friday, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri reinstituted DUI checkpoints and Wolf Pack patrols throughout Pinellas County. The goal of DUI checkpoints and the so-called "wolf pack ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Are you concerned that you may have a warrant for your arrest in Hillsborough County, Florida? If so, you should visit http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/PublicInquiry/Warrants/Inquiry/ and search your name. ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Was your license recently revoked for 5 or even 10 years as a Habitual Traffic Offender or for multiple DUI charges? Was your license suspended for life? Unfortunately, if you have answered yes to one ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is planning increased DUI patrol for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 throughout the entire county. Drivers should plan to be extra cautious whenever there is ...
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Posted on Feb 11, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Polk County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a 16-year-old Lake Gibson High School student was taken to a hospital Friday after smoking synthetic marijuana on campus. She was taken to Lakeland ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Is there a warrant for your arrest? In Hillsborough County, you can check for a warrant by visiting http://www.hcso.tampa.fl.us/PublicInquiry/Warrants/Inquiry/ . If there is a warrant for your arrest, ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Schools are warning parents that teenagers may be using bracelets to smoke marijuana. The bracelets, which can be purchased online for approximately $40, look like normal woven charm bracelets. ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Investigators say a TPD cruiser was heading south on Bruce B. Downs Boulevard at the intersection of 42nd Street in North Tampa at around 11:30 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday when a pickup truck made a ...
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Posted on Feb 3, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
NBC Miami is reporting that a Port St. Lucie woman facing DUI charges told arresting officers her "big boobies" were to blame for her inability to perform field sobriety tests. Maureen Jane ...
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Posted on Feb 3, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
On Wednesday, February 8 2012, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint at 8603 E. Adamo Drive in Tampa, Florida. Drivers in this area should use caution and expect ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Boating Under the Influence, also known as BUI, is a criminal offense in the State of Florida governed under Florida Statute 327.35 . Under the law, a person is guilty of the offense of boating under ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
This year, it is an unfortunate fact that hundreds of people will be arrested at Gasparilla. What should be a fun event often times ends up out of hand for certain parade goers, resulting in arrests ...
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Posted on Jan 23, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint this Thursday, January 26 at SR60 & Parsons Ave. Drivers in the area should expect delays and the possibility of ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
Taracks Gomez & Rickman partner Anthony Rickman was featured on Fox 13 Tampa Bay last night regarding FDLE and the admissibility of breath test results in DUI cases: But Tampa defense attorney ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2012 By Frank Kerney
Tampa Bay is a fun area to grow up in. Between the beaches, weather, nightlife, and community events, there are many activities for young people to enjoy. Unfortunately, far too often young people are ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2012 By Frank Kerney
Floridians – especially those living in Tampa Bay – love boating. It is not uncommon to see dozens of boats out on the water together, even in January. Many of those out boating enjoy ...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 By Frank Kerney
Thursday, January 19 2012 the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is planning a DUI Checkpoint at 15043 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. in Tampa, Florida. This location is between several popular bars in ...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2012 By Frank Kerney III
This year, hundreds of people will be arrested for disorderly conduct in Tampa. Many of those people will, unfortunately, be arrested at one of Tampa's many 2012 Gasparilla events. While the event ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Tampa Defense Attorneys
This year at Gasparilla, hundreds of people will receive open container citations. So what exactly is Tampa's open container law? Under the City of Tampa's Municipal Code, Sec. 3-40 ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Taracks Gomez & Rickman Staff
The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival will be held in Tampa, Florida on January 28, 2012. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flood Bayshore Boulevard to watch the parade. While the event is ...
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