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 […]
Were you recently cited for racing on the highway in Florida? Under Florida law, Highway Racing—also known as street racing—is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries serious consequences. One of the most severe is the mandatory one-year driver’s license suspension. If you’ve received a Florida street racing citation, you have just 10 days to schedule […]
Exposure of Sexual Organs is a serious crime in Florida. Under Florida Statute 800.03: It is unlawful to expose or exhibit one’s sexual organs in public or on the private premises of another, or so near thereto as to be seen from such private premises, in a vulgar or indecent manner, or to be […]
Last week the Tampa city council took steps to relax the current open container laws, voting to eliminate the requirement that those cited for public drinking appear before a judge. This comes after complaints from Judges that dockets were crowded with open container tickets, many of whom were homeless people. Council members voted to approve […]