Were you charged with possession of marijuana in the Tampa Bay area? In Florida, possession of marijuana (under 20 grams) is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries serious penalties. While you likely will not face jail time for a first offense, you will be subject to an automatic one year driver’s license suspension if […]
In Florida, Street Racing (AKA Highway Racing) is a misdemeanor criminal offense. While in most cases you will not face jail time for a first offense, you will likely face the possibility of fines and an automatic one year license suspesion. That’s right, in Florida Highway Racing carries an automatic one year license suspension if […]
Police have made arrests in the Occupy Tampa protests today, officials say. Six people were arrested after they refused to move off the sidewalk in front of Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Mayor Buckhorn said that the protesters were cooperative up until today and that the city would not stand for violations of the law. Those […]
Selecting a DUI lawyer is a complicated and difficult process. First, you are under a tremendous amount of stress. Between the pending criminal case and the potential loss of driving privileges, you are facing some major life changes. Second, a criminal defense lawyer can be costly, creating a major financial hardship. Third, there is so […]
Were you recently cited for Racing on the Highway? In Florida, Highway Racing (AKA Street Racing) is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries some fairly harsh penalties, including a mandatory one year license suspension. When you are first cited for this offense, you are given ten (10) days to schedule a court date. This […]
After you are arrested for DUI, a two part process begins. First, a criminal case is filed against you. Second, if you refused to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample or if you blew over a .08, an administrative process begins with the DMV to determine whether or not your driver’s license should […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the US. Across the country, many people are victims of this unfortunate crime. It is important that we recognize this month and ensure that victims have the ability and resources to find the help the need to escape troubled relationships. It is also important that we recognize the […]
