Blog Posts in September, 2013

Tampa Domestic Violence Injunction/ Restraining Order Lawyer - What you should know if you were served with a DVI

What is a Temporary Injunction? If you were served with a court order called a "temporary injunction," it is first important to know that this order remains in effect until resolved at a court hearing. The order may be extended to a permanent injunction at that hearing if the other party is able to prove that you did commit or threaten to commit acts of domestic violence. A temporary injunction is ...

The Hillsborough County Noise Control Ordinance

§ 36-429 of the Hillsborough County municipal codes is the official noise control ordinance . According to this ordinance, anyone can be cited for a noise violation if they: Make a noise disturbance that injures or endangers others; Make a noise disturbance that is unreasonably loud, disturbing or an overall nuisance; Make a noise disturbance that disrupts the peace and quiet of a neighborhood or ...

Hillsborough County "Vicious Animal" and "Dangerous Dog" Citations

Hillsborough County Ordinance 6-27 Section 9-A governs "Vicious animals and dangerous dogs." In Hillsborough County: "No person shall allow a companion animal, when unprovoked, to bite, attack, endanger, or inflict injury on a human, domestic animal, or livestock while on public or private property; or chase or approach an individual upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a menacing ...

Chemical Test Laws in Florida

In the state of Florida, everyone who has been lawfully arrested under suspicion of drunk or drugged driving is required by law to submit to a chemical test. This test can be either a breath test , a blood test or in some rare cases a urine test. All chemical testing instruments are to be inspected and registered with the Alcohol Testing Program through the Department of Law Enforcement. This ...

I received a letter from Florida Department of Financial Services about Public Assistance Fraud. What should I do?

Recently, we have seen a rise in the amount of Tampa Bay area residents being accused of Public Assistance Fraud, also known as Welfare Fraud. It is our belief that during the recession, many people relied on government assistance to make ends meet. Now, the Florida Department of Financial Services is investigating people whose applications seem suspicious. What makes matters worse is that now, ...

Friday, Sep 27, 2013 DUI Checkpoint in Brandon, Florida

On Friday, Sep 27, 2013 HCSO is hosting a DUI Checkpoint from 10 PM until 2 AM in Brandon, Florida at the intersection of State Road 60 and Moon Ave. Drivers in the area should be prepared to be stopped and questioned by police. Officers will be looking for traditional signs of impairment, including the odor of alcohol on a driver's breath; bloodshot eyes; "bar bands" on a driver's wrist; and open ...

Tampa Murder / Manslaughter Defense Attorney - What is the definition of murder in Florida?

Murder & Manslaughter "Thou shall not kill" is one of the ten commandments and is one of very few universally accepted laws. Murder and manslaughter are unfortunately crimes we hear about every day in the media. Commonly, in today's world, simple altercations turn deadly. When you or a loved one is accused of one – if not the – most serious crimes in Florida, you need an experienced advocate in ...