DUI & DWI

DUI charges in Florida happen frequently and can happen to almost anyone who drinks any alcohol and drives. A DUI is an extremely subjective, opinionated charge, which places heavy weight on the officer’s opinion. This can result in a person, who had 1 or 2 drinks while out to dinner, getting arrested for DUI, based [...]

Drug Possession

Drug possession crimes will result in misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the type and quantity of the drugs. Different forms of possession carry different penalties. For example, possession of a small quantity of marijuana is a misdemeanor, whereas possession of a large quantity of marijuana with intent to sell or distribute will qualify as [...]

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a public and sometimes abused charge. It often happens behind closed doors with no witnesses other than the victim and the accused. An arrest typically follows a 911 call with officers showing up and the desire to quickly quell the disturbance, which often happens with an arrest. Victims sometimes feel pressured by [...]

Tourist Crimes

If a recent vacation to Florida resulted in a bad situation that has now led to criminal charges, then call the Law Office of Florida criminal defense attorney Terrance R. Rooth, P.A. today! We understand the unique needs of our out-of-area (and even out-of-state) clients. We also understand how different laws, confusing traffic signs, or [...]

DUI Stages

Once a person is either released from jail or is seen by the First Appearance Judge, they will receive an Arraignment Court date. The Arraignment is the time in Court when the Judge will advise the accused what they are being charged with and ask the accused to enter a plea – Guilty, Not Guilty, [...]

Drug Paraphernalia

The drug paraphernalia is defined in Florida Statutes 893.145 as all equipment, products, and materials of any kind which are used or intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, transporting, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing [...]

Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking (also commonly referred to as drug distribution) is a serious charge in any state, but carries especially high penalties in the state of Florida. Criminal defense attorney Terrance R. Rooth is prepared to fight for you and to protect your good name, reputation, and record from damaging drug trafficking charges. Terrance R. Rooth [...]

Petit Theft – Shoplifting

In general, “petit theft” charges cover all thefts and attempted thefts of goods or services valued at less than $300. However, if the accused is a repeat offender the charges may be altered to reflect their criminal record and may be elevated to more serious Misdemeanor and Felony theft charges.   In most cases, shoplifting [...]

Grand Theft

A theft is defined by Florida Statues as happening when a person knowingly obtains or uses, or endeavors to obtain to use, the property of another with intent to either temporarily or permanently: a) deprive the other person of a right to the property or a benefit from the property, b) appropriate the property to [...]

Property Crimes

Property Crimes is a category of charges that include the damage or destruction of typically another person’s property. Insurance, restitution, and negotiation play a very large part in these types of cases. Call today to consult with Terrance Rooth regarding these accusations today.   Criminal Mischief   According to Florida Statutes, this charge occurs if [...]