Below is a list of some of the most commonly used criminal law terms. If you have a question regarding your case or a specific term, please call a Tampa Bay criminal defense lawyer at Taracks & Associates. We will be happy to answer your question and evaluate your case free of charge. Dial […]
If you have had your Florida Driver License permanently revoked after a fourth (4th) DUI, you may be eligible to apply for a hardship business or employment license. Under Florida Statute 322.271, you are eligible for an employment hardship license ten (10) years after your revocation before October, 2011; after October of this year […]
Have you received a letter informing you that you are the target of a federal grand jury investigation? The US Department of Justice for the Middle District of Florida may be prepared to proceed before a federal grand jury to seek charges against you. A Federal Grand Jury is a panel of people who hear […]
Mel Gibson, charged with corporal injury on a spouse (a crime of domestic violence), will plead no contest to simple battery tomorrow, according to reports. Mr. Gibson allegedly decided that a long court battle would strain his relationship with his children. The deal reportedly involves counseling but no jail time. Domestic Violence is a […]
If you have been arrested on charges of DUI following a traffic stop, there are several questions you must ask. One of the most important questions is “was the initial traffic stop valid?” If the initial traffic stop was not valid, your case could end up getting dismissed – meaning no probation, no fines, […]
Have you been charged with a federal criminal charge in Florida? At Taracks & Associates,we can help you. We are federal criminal lawyers in Tampa, Florida. In a federal criminal case the case begins with an investigation taking place. Once the investigation is completed an arrest can occur, or the case could go to […]
In February of this year Tiger’s first baseman Miguel Cabrera was arrested on charges of DUI in Florida. Cabrera was in Florida for the Tiger’s annual Spring Training sessions in Lakeland, Florida, just outside of Tampa, FL. According to NBC Sports Hardball Talk, “the 27-year-old player’s car engine was smoking alongside a road late […]
TBO.com is reporting that former Tampa Bay Rays star Elijah Dukes has been arrested on charges of striking a pregnant woman. Dukes played nearly 250 games with the Rays from 2007 to 2009. Dukes recently told the Tampa Tribune that he was blackballed from baseball after allegedly smuggling drugs onto a chartered team flight. If […]
On October 30, 2010, a deadly traffic crash occurred in Tampa. This week the St. Petersburg Times reported that at the time of that tragic accident, the Defendant was allegedly driving nearly 90 miles per hour. The accident resulted in the death of two pedestrians who happened to be walking across the bridge. The […]
When you are first placed under arrest, you are taken to the jail where booking is conducted. At this point, the police can issue a standard bond, or, in the alternative, within 24 – 48 hours you will be taken to court for your First Appearance. In Hillsborough County this means an appearance in Division […]
