Blog Posts in October, 2011

Tampa Possession of Marijuana Lawyer

Were you charged with possession of marijuana in the Tampa Bay area? In Florida, possession of marijuana (under 20 grams) is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries serious penalties. While you likely will not face jail time for a first offense, you will be subject to an automatic one year driver's license suspension if you plea guilty or no contest or if you are found guilty at trial. Because ...

Florida Street Racing Law

In Florida, Street Racing (AKA Highway Racing) is a misdemeanor criminal offense. While in most cases you will not face jail time for a first offense, you will likely face the possibility of fines and an automatic one year license suspesion. That's right, in Florida Highway Racing carries an automatic one year license suspension if you plea guilty or no contest, or if you are found guilty at ...

Tampa DUI Attorney

Are you looking for a DUI lawyer in Tampa, Florida? At Taracks & Associates we have handled thousands of DUI cases, including several high-profile DUI's in the Tampa Bay area. Our firm has three former prosecutors on staff who know the system and how to fight the charges against you. With over 40 years of combined experience, our team of lawyers will help you to understand the DUI process , ...

Tampa Expungement Lawyer

Are you looking to have your record sealed or expunged? Call our firm, Taracks & Associates, today for a free consultation at 813-281-2897 . A lawyer on our staff will be happy to explain the Expungement process to you and help you determine whether or not you are eligible for an Expungement or a sealing. In Florida, you are eligible for an Expungement so long as you have not plead to or been ...

Occupy Tampa Protesters Arrested - Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer

Police have made arrests in the Occupy Tampa protests today, officials say. Six people were arrested after they refused to move off the sidewalk in front of Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Mayor Buckhorn said that the protesters were cooperative up until today and that the city would not stand for violations of the law. Those who have been arrested in the case should face criminal charges. If you ...

Best DUI Lawyer in Tampa? DUI Attorney Blog

Selecting a DUI lawyer is a complicated and difficult process. First, you are under a tremendous amount of stress. Between the pending criminal case and the potential loss of driving privileges, you are facing some major life changes. Second, a criminal defense lawyer can be costly, creating a major financial hardship. Third, there is so much information available – you probable received dozens of ...

Highway / Street Racing Citation - Tampa Ticket Lawyer

Were you recently cited for Racing on the Highway? In Florida, Highway Racing (AKA Street Racing) is a misdemeanor criminal offense that carries some fairly harsh penalties, including a mandatory one year license suspension . When you are first cited for this offense, you are given ten (10) days to schedule a court date. This first date is your arraignment, where the Court requires you to formally ...

What is a DUI Formal Review Hearing? Tampa DUI Lawyer Blog

After you are arrested for DUI, a two part process begins. First, a criminal case is filed against you. Second, if you refused to provide a breath, blood, or urine sample or if you blew over a .08, an administrative process begins with the DMV to determine whether or not your driver's license should be suspended. These two parts are independent of each other and must be handled separately. After ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Tampa Domestic Violence Lawyer / Attorney

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month across the US. Across the country, many people are victims of this unfortunate crime. It is important that we recognize this month and ensure that victims have the ability and resources to find the help the need to escape troubled relationships. It is also important that we recognize the fact that, unfortunately, all too often false claims of domestic ...