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 under Florida Statute 316.062. To ensure that this requirement does not infringe on constitutional rights or protections (i.e.; 5th Amendment protection against self incrimination), […]
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 is a product of police intimidation or coercion. These situations typically have two possible outcomes: the Defendant is found guilty because he […]
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 PM while the players who rented the home together were at a game. Multiple items were taken including […]
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 will be patrolling the region looking for possibly impaired drivers. Stay tuned to our blog for updates on April’s DUI Checkpoints, which should […]
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 conducted roadside tests (traditionally the “walk-and-turn” and “one-leg-stand” tests.) Police indicated that Burnett failed these tests; however he gave breath samples under […]
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 Constitution guarantees you the right to protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. Essentially, this requires the State to obtain a judicially issued warrant, […]
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 Mark Udall that app store manufacturers at Apple and RIM remove such apps from their marketplaces. As of March, 2011, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office […]
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 Act may be seized and forfeited subject to the provisions of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. A similar provision under federal law is known as the Comprehensive […]
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 $62.50 ticket. Police say that there have been several traffic accidents related to jaywalking and they hope to make US 19 safer by […]
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 & Associates. We will be happy to answer your question and evaluate your case free of charge. Dial […]
