Under Florida Statute 932.703, any contraband article, vessel, motor vehicle, aircraft, other personal property or real property used in violation of any provision of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act may be seized and forfeited subject to the provisions of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. A similar provision under federal law is known as the Comprehensive […]
The New Port Richey police department announced today that it will begin issuing tickets for jaywalking outside of designated crosswalks on US 19. Those who are caught jaywalking will be issued a $62.50 ticket. Police say that there have been several traffic accidents related to jaywalking and they hope to make US 19 safer by […]
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 criminal defense lawyer at Taracks & Associates. We will be happy to answer your question and evaluate your case free of charge. Dial 813-281-2897 […]
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 from the U.S. Department of Justice notifying you that you are the target of a federal grand jury investigation in the Middle District of Florida? If so, you are in serious legal jeopardy—and time is not on your side. A federal grand jury does not determine guilt or innocence. Its […]
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 […]