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. […]
Boating Under the Influence, also known as BUI, is a criminal offense in the State of Florida governed under Florida Statute 327.35. Under the law, a person is guilty of the offense of boating under the influence if the person is operating a vessel within this state and that person is under the influence […]
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 […]
Tampa Bay is a fun area to grow up in. Between the beaches, weather, nightlife, and community events, there are many activities for young people to enjoy. Unfortunately, far too often young people are arrested for underage drinking. In fact. this year at the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival, dozens of teenagers and 20 year […]
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 […]
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 […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. was sentend to 90 days in jail today in Nevada after pleading guilty to a domestic violence charge. “Punishment is appropriate,” Justice of the Peace Melissa Saragosa said after a prosecutor noted that Mayweather has been in trouble before and hasn’t faced serious consequences. “No matter who you are, you have consequences […]
In mid 2011, the city of Tampa installed 19 new red light cameras across the city. Of those, over half are south of Hillsborough Ave. While many people are able to challenge and “beat” traditional red light tickets issued by an officer, lawyers are having more and more difficulty winning the red light camera hearings. […]
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | TheAdvocateForYou.com Published: December 20, 2011 TONASKET, Wash. — Authorities say a British Columbia man drove about 225 miles after his 75-year-old wife died in the car next to him, uncertain whether he could cross the Canadian border with her. Tonasket Police Chief Robert Burks says the 71-year-old man didn’t know […]
Underaged Possession of Alcohol in Florida is a misdemeanor criminal offense. If convicted of alcohol possession by a person under the age of 21, you can receive a fine of up to $500 plus court costs, jail time, and even a possible suspension of your license! This makes it very important to have an experienced […]