How Penalties Rise Depending on Speed Limit

In 2020 alone, Florida law enforcement gave out nearly 550,000 speeding tickets. Officers issue speeding citations when someone exceeds the speed limit. You can then receive a fine for speeding. But a fine is not the only penalty for speeding in Florida. You may end up paying higher insurance premiums. And you will incur points to your driving record. Luckily, fighting your speeding ticket in...Leer más

Cómo lograr que se desestimen las pruebas de conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol en el condado de Hillsborough

Driving drunk is not a light matter. Nearly 750 Floridians died due to car accidents involving alcohol and drugs in 2020 alone. That’s why prosecutors and police officers take DUIs so seriously. Yet they can be a little too zealous. Many innocent people get arrested and charged with DUIs, often due to aggressive tactics. If you’re arrested for a DUI, you may feel helpless. But you...Leer más

What Happens if You Have Multiple DUIs?

With over 32,000 DUI arrests as of 2020, Florida accounts for 3% of all DUI arrests made in the country. DUIs in the Sunshine State are severe and carry increased penalties for every subsequent conviction. Even more, it’s highly likely that the prosecution will be extremely aggressive. If you were charged with DUI in the past, getting charged again may trigger strong emotions. Every...Leer más

What Are the Penalties for Fleeing and Eluding in Tampa?

There’s a huge, palpable feeling of fear during a traffic stop, and that anxiety goes both ways! Citizens fear police consequences and violence, while police also fear what they’re facing. This fear drives both parties to protect themselves. For some, this instinct to flee could result in criminal charges like eluding an officer. Make no mistake about it, though. You won’t be...Leer más

When Can Tampa Police Search Your Car?

On average, police pull over 50,000 drivers every day in the US – that’s more than 20 million motorists each year. So if you see those flashing lights and get that sinking feeling in your stomach, you’re far from alone. But the police have rules they must follow during a traffic stop. But if you’re a Tampa motorist, it’s good to know what the law says about lawful...Leer más

Consecuencias de abandonar la escena de un accidente en Tampa

Between 2012 and 2021, there were over 710,000 hit-and-run crashes in Florida. From fender-benders to crashes resulting in deaths, hit-and-run accidents carry serious consequences. If you’ve been in an accident that has caused property damage, injury, or death, you must remain at the scene. If you leave the scene of an accident, you face charges as well as potential fines. The penalties...Leer más