Did you know that if you are arrested for street racing (AKA highway racing) the police can impound your car for up to 30 days? This is just one of the many penalties associated with this crime, which is a misdemeanor criminal offense in Florida. Other first-time offense penalties include an automatic one-year license suspension, […]
Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 47 people, including a 17 year-old female, in an online sex sting this weekend. Those arrested in the operation also include a medical doctor, a pharmacist, a pharmaceutical sales rep, and a retired IRS agent. “Our detectives will continue to conduct investigations which target e-commerce ads for prostitution,” said Polk […]
On Friday March 9, HCSO conducted a sting operation where 31 store clerks were arrested for selling alcohol to a person under 21. This was part of a campaign to keep people from selling alcohol to underage spring breakers visiting the area. One individual has been arrested five times for this particular offense. If you […]
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 & Associates we have a staff of lawyers dedicated to helping people just like you earn back their driving privileges. We have […]
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. Knowing that there is a warrant for your arrest is only the first step. You risk being “picked up” at any time, including at work or in front of […]
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 of these questions, you have had a rough couple of years. Hopefully, the worst is behind you. What many people […]
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 Regional Medical Center, where she was treated and released. The synthetic pot was purchased by another student, over the age of 18, who in […]
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 left-hand turn directly in front of the police car. The crash left pieces of vehicles scattered through the intersection. […]
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. However, once opened, they contain a filter and pipe. Teens have been wearing these bracelets to school across the state. Parents should be aware of these […]
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, you risk being “picked up” at any moment – including in front of your family or employer. This can be very embarrassing and traumatizing for those around […]
