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If you are interested in criminal justice issues in the Tampa Bay area - then join our criminal defense lawyers on Facebook. Find out more about upcoming events, the latest news, an more about how we fight felony, misdemeanor and DUI charges in Hillsborough County, FL.  Call 813-250-0500 to discuss your case.  Sammis Law Firm 1005 N. Marion St. Tampa, FL 33602 813-250-0500 READ MORE Posted November 16, 2013 at 10:01 AM

Should I take the breath test after a DUI Arrest in Tampa FL?

As a DUI attorney in Tampa, I often get asked this question: "If I get arrested for a DUI should I take the breath test or refuse?"  Until recently the best answer used to be "It depends." Recent changes in DUI law, however, now mean that refusing to take the breathalyzer is often the better option (at least for a first DUI).  [Disclaimer: A second refusal can result in a separate criminal offense so this article applies only to a first refusal.] Reasons to Refuse to Take the Breath... READ MORE Posted September 07, 2013 at 04:43 PM

DUI with Property Damage in Tampa, FL

If you were arrested for DUI after a crash or car accident, you can be charged with a more serious version of DUI. Call 813-250-0500 to talk with Leslie Sammis about your DUI case involving property damage in Tampa or Hillsborough County, FL. The goal in most of these cases is protecting the driving privileges and getting the charged reduced to a less serious offense such as reckless driving. What are the Penalties for DUI with Property Damage in Tampa, FL? If you are charged with DUI with pr... READ MORE Posted August 29, 2013 at 06:14 PM

New Port Richey DUI Checkpoint Illegal

Watch a video showing why a recent DUI sobriety checkpoint in New Port Richey, Florida was unconstitutional. In that DUI checkpoint in Pasco County an arrest video taken at the scene shows the way vehicles were stopped in the background of the video. The DUI checkpoint was conducted by the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, the New Port Richey Police Department, the Dade City Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol, and Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary. The video shows that officers where p... READ MORE Posted September 03, 2012 at 11:59 AM

Florida's New Gun Law Take Effect October 1, 2010

The Florida Legislature enacted new Florida gun laws that effectively eliminated any local firearms regulations. Local officials must remove these regulations from the books before October 1, 2011, when the legislation takes place and certain penalties can attach to officials in cities and counties that refuse to comply. This new legislation makes clear that (other than the patchwork of federal regulations) the Florida legislature is the only body that can regulate the sale or possession of f... READ MORE Posted September 04, 2011 at 12:36 PM

Arrested at Gasparilla? Tampa Attorney Explains Criminal Defenses

Click here - Video on arrest at Gasparilla 2011 - Attorney Leslie Sammis interviewed on news channel WTSP "10 Connects" defending individuals charged with crimes along Gasparilla 2011 parade route. If you are headed out for the celebration at Gasparilla this year, remember that law enforcement will be out to enforce the city ordinance for possession of alcohol or an open container outside of the parade route. The new Gasparilla "Zero Tolerance" policies of the Tampa Police Department regardin... READ MORE Posted January 29, 2011 at 07:51 AM

DUI "Refusal" in Tampa, Hillsborough County

Call 813-250-0500 to talk with Leslie Sammis about your case involving a refusal to take the breath test after a DUI arrest in Tampa. We welcome your calls. FAQ - I refused to take the breath test - now what? After an arrest for DUI in Tampa, the arresting officer will request that you submit to a chemical test of your breath, blood or urine. In many of these DUI refusal cases, the prosecutor is denied the most desirable evidence to prove the charge - the result of the chemical test. Instead,... READ MORE Posted October 15, 2010 at 09:26 PM

Favorite Place on Google Places - Attorney's Local Business Listings

Our law firm' s local business listing was recently named a "Favorite Place" on Google Places. Look what we got in the mail from Google! QR Bar Code for our business that you put on the front door. Then your clients can just scan the QR bar code with their smart phone and download information about our law firm, including business hours, directions, links to the website, and more. You can do so much with the bar code. Probably one day, attorneys will have this type of bar code on their busine... READ MORE Posted August 07, 2010 at 08:32 AM

We Launched our Redesigned Tampa Criminal Defense Firm Website

If you are looking for a company to redesign your law firm's website and manage your internet marketing plan then we would highly recommend Internet LAVA in Houston, TX. After waiting five weeks, Jason Miller with Internet LAVA just launched our redesigned Tampa Criminal Defense Website. The transition went off without a hitch. We upgraded to the newest version of DotNetNuke (a open-source content management system) which allows our website to run much faster. We can now add or edit the conte... READ MORE Posted April 29, 2010 at 07:33 PM

Open Container at Gasparilla?

As promised, law enforcement officers at this years Gasparilla Parade were busy making arrests and writing out citations. Most of these citations alleged a violation of Tampa's City Ordinance against the possession of alcohol outside are a designated area around the parade.Anyone who received such a citation will be required to appear in court unless they hire an attorney who can appear on their behalf. Many people say it is just a city ordinance - "Big Deal." But if you are convicted of a ci... READ MORE Posted January 31, 2010 at 07:35 PM