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28 people arrested in Pasco County, Florida Prostitution sting. Who may have to pay the $5,000.00 civil penalty? What is the status of the appeal of this outrageous fine?

August 25, 2015

The Pasco County Sheriff announced the results of a four day Prostitution sting operation today that resulted in 28 arrests. Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco stated the females were arrested after advertising on the internet. This usually means the women posted an ad on “Backpage.com” under “Escort Services” or “Massage”. The Lewdness/Prostitution statute has different sections...

Tampa firefighter’s 3rd DUI arrest in Pasco County could result in a 10 year driver’s license suspension, felony conviction, and 5 years in Florida State Prison.

July 22, 2014

Thomas C. Grajek, Attorney at Law

Categories: Criminal Defense

Over the weekend, a Tampa Fire Rescue firefighter was arrested for DUI in Holiday, Pasco County. This was allegedly his 3rd DUI arrest with priors in 2001 and 2012. If that is true, if convicted of DUI, there would be a 10 year driver’s license suspension as part of his sentence. Three (3) DUI convictions...