Month: January 2012

Arrested at Gasparilla?

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 for DUI, BUI, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief, Possession of Marijuana or other drugs/paraphernalia, or underage drinking/possession of alcohol […]

Arrested for Disorderly Conduct? Here’s What You Need to Know

Each year, hundreds of people are arrested for disorderly conduct in Tampa, especially during the annual Gasparilla pirate festival. While this iconic event is known for fun, floats, and festivities, it also leads to an unfortunate spike in arrests for fighting, public disturbances, and alcohol-fueled incidents. At Taracks & Associates, our experienced criminal defense lawyers […]

Tampa Open Container Laws

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 “Consumption and possession of open containers on streets, sidewalks, alleys and other public property”, it is unlawful for a person to consume, assist or aid another […]

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