When a person under the age of 18 is arrested for an offense as a juvenile, records of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Court files, and other records of public agencies are considered confidential under Fla. Stat. § 985.04. However, if the minor is charged or convicted of a felony whether prosecuted in adult or […]
Fueled by Hollywood’s glamorization through franchises like *Fast and Furious*, illegal street racing may appear thrilling on screen—but in real life, the consequences are far from cinematic. In Florida, racing-related crashes can lead to devastating injuries and expose drivers, passengers, and even organizers to severe criminal charges. The state has established a complex framework of […]
In the aftermath of Columbine, Virginia Tech, and most recently Parkland, states and school boards have in the name of protecting their students put in place a series of laws and policies that allow the police to intervene and even charge students as soon as threats become known. These threats include threats mad via computer, […]
The Florida Legislature has developed a sentencing scheme in which certain felony offenders under the age of 21 at the time of sentencing, can secure a more lenient sentence than other older offenders. This “Youthful Offender” designation is a way that the sentencing judge can avoid some of the harsh penalties of felonies that […]
Yes, but that question only applies when someone has lost their Violation of Probation Hearing in front of a Judge, and most likely is serving a county jail, or worse a prison sentence in Florida State Prison.Here’s how the experienced Tampa Probation Violation Attorneys at Taracks & Associates can help.Contact UsIf you or a loved […]
