Blog Posts in September, 2011

Exposure of Sexual Organs - Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer

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 naked in public except in any place provided or set apart for that purpose. Violation of this section is a ...

City Council Relaxes Open Container Law - Tampa Open Container Ticket Lawyer

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 the proposed changes; if approved on a second vote next ...

St. Pete Police Add New DUI Vehicle

The St. Pete police department has added a new weapon in the battle against DUI: a brand new Chevy Tahoe decked out with all the equipment officers need to bust you for DUI, including a breath testing machine. This is an important development as prior to this, officer would have to transport you to a breath test facility to get a sample. Now, police say they can get your BAC right at the scene. ...