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•  What does DUI mean and it’s penalRes?

•  Do I have to let the cops search my car if I am pulled over?

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES, SCHOOL NUMBERS & WEEKLY SPECIALS

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7-‐12 CRASH RESOURCES

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LOCAL SPOTS AND STUDENT SPECIALS

WHAT YOU NEED IF YOU ARE IN A ACCIDENT

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IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES & WEEKLY SPECIALS

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Ladies Night on Fridays 7pm to 11pm all drinks $3.00 and 1/2 priced appeOzers. @ Jerk Hut $1 Drinks, $2 Jell-‐O & $3 Fireball Shots@ Bulls Club $1 PIZZA SLICES & $4 FOR THE FIRST HOUR OF POOL.

BEER PONG TOURNAMENTS @ 10 PM 1HR FREE POOL (Ladies & College ID) Nickel Beers, $0.50 Drap Pitchers@ Bulls Club

$8.49 10-‐OZ NY STRIP DINNER & $12 ALL U CAN DRINK CALLS & BEER (4:30-‐8:30) $2 Wells & Draps,$7 Liquor & Drap Pitchers,$3 Fireball Shots,$4 Lemon Drops,$5 Jager Bombs @ Bulls Club

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$13.99 ALL U CAN DRINK BEER (12PM-‐7PM) / $5 U CALL ITS (7PM-‐3AM)

10% discount for all USF/HCC Students anyOme Dine In or Take Out orders. @ Jerk Hut Large 1-‐topping Pizza & a 2-‐liter of Pepsi Product for only $11.00! Online use promo code "PJ1100” @ Papa Johns

813.972.1725 15333 Amberly Dr. Tampa, FL. 33647

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Papa Johns: (813) 903-‐0911 14917 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613

Jerk Hut Jamaican: (813) 977-‐5777 926 E Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33612

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Bulls Club Billiards: 813-‐975-‐0402 1251 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

7 “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” ~Albert Einstein

Phone number: 813.229.5353 Our addresses: 3002 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL. 33609 Website address: www.FernandezHernandezLaw.com Services provided: Personal injury, Auto Accidents, DUI, Criminal Why do business with us: We are approachable lawyers who are assertive and knowledgeable advocates for you and your rights.

Years in operation: 40 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: 24 hours per day 7 days a week

Fernandez & Hernandez Law

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8 “Walt Disney was afraid of mice”

Goes to prove that if you overcome your fears, great things happen!

Phone number: 813.558.8252 Our addresses: 720 E. Fletcher Ave. Ste. 101 Tampa, FL. 33612 Website address: www.PremierMiller.com Services provided: Medical Evaluations & Treatment, Physiotherapy and Medical Massage. •  Transportation provided in some cases. Why do business with us: We are highly experienced in the medical treatment and documentaOon of accident-‐related personal injuries. Our experienced physicians, nurse pracOOoners and licensed massage therapists are proficient in dealing with a wide range of accident-‐related injuries. We are genuinely interested in maximizing not only your physical recovery, but your emoOonal recovery as well, through a high level of communicaOon & providing you or your representaOve with detailed informaOon about your injuries

Premier Miller Auto Injury Treatment Center

Years in operation: 9 years in business 25 years of experience Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Mon. - Thurs.: 9 am-7 pm Fri.: 9 am - 4 pm


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9 MISTAKES ON A RESUME: "Note: Please don't misconstrue my 14 jobs as 'job-hopping'. I have never quit a job."


Phone number: 813-975-4444 Our addresses: 722 E. Fletcher Ave. Tampa, FL. 33612 We are less than 3 miles from the USF campus. Website address: www.CarAccidentFl.com Services provided: Legal services for injury victims. Why do business with us: We are an AV Rated Firm. That is the highest rating a law firm can attain. Call us and you will understand.

Gibbs & Parnell, PA

Years in operation: 28 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-5pm Answering service 24/7

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10 “The average shelf-life of a latex condom is about two years” - Unknown

The old adage holds true “If you don’t use it, you will lose it”

Phone number: 727-797-7090 (scheduling) Our addresses: 11401 North 56th St. Suite 18 Temple Terrence, FL. 33617 Website address: www.1855HeHitMe.com Services provided: Chiropractic, Medical and Orthopedic care. Why do business with us: For over 45 years, we have been helping people recover from injuries relating to auto accident and slip and falls.

LaRocca Injury Center, LLC

Years in operation: 45 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri.: 8:30am - 6pm All other times by appt.

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* COMPANY BUZZ WORDS: Seagull Manager: A manager who flies in, makes a lot of noise, and then leaves.

Phone number: 813.251.2831 Our addresses: 3302 N. Tampa St. Tampa, FL. 33603 14502 N. Dale Mabry HWY. Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33618

(We are less than 10 minutes from the campus) Website address: www.MacalusoLaw.com Services provided: Personal injury, Auto Accidents, Criminal, Immigration and Family Law Why do business with us: We offer free initial consultations. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you are not charged a fee if we are unable to settle or cannot successfully litigate your case.

Years in operation: 40 years serving Tampa bay Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-5pm After hours: By Appt. Credit cards/ Payments Plans

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Law office of Peter Macaluso

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12 “Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes” - Unknown

We all knew they were a bunch of a*ses!

Phone number: 813.978.0020 Our addresses: 14522 University Point Place Tampa, FL 33613 Website address: www.PhysicalMedicineCenter.net FB:www.facebook.com/PhysicalMedicineCenterInc Services provided: Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Medical Care, Neurologist on Staff, Chiropractic Care, Physical Therapy, Disc Decompression, Weight loss, Intravenous clinical nutrition, Addiction management (Suboxone) and Hormone replacement therapy. Why do business with us: Physical Medicine Center is the leader in the New Tampa/USF area for bringing medical care to victims of auto injury. My staff of professionals will make you feel at home and help you on your road to recovery in every way we can.

Physical Medicine Center

Years in operation: 25 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Mon. - Wed.: 9am-7pm Tues.-Thurs.: 9am-5pm

13 “The cigarette lighter was invented before the match” – Unknown ~Somebody was thinking “In the box”

Phone number: 813.229.5353 Our addresses: 3002 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL. 33609 Website address: www.FernandezHernandezLaw.com Services provided: Personal injury, Auto Accidents, DUI, Criminal Why do business with us: We are approachable lawyers who are assertive and knowledgeable advocates for you and your rights.

Years in operation: 40 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: 24 hours per day 7 days a week

Fernandez & Hernandez Law

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QUESTION: To BLOW or not to BLOW? ANSWER: IniOally, I would say DON’T BE STUPID. Take a cab. This being, you were stupid one night and you got caught, what do you do? Generally speaking, this depends on you. Since you have already been arrested, the quesOon is how to miOgate your damages. If you refuse to submit to a breathalyzer, will lose your license for one year (most likely)**. If you submit to the breathalyzer, however, and your breath alcohol content is greater than .08%, you lose it for 6 months (most likely)**. Therefore, the choice is yours. It would, of course, be best if you did not have to make that choice. Lastly, let me say that the DESIGNATED DRIVER IS NOT THE MOST SOBER FRIEND! ***(Note: we can get you a hardship for part of the Ome if you qualify)

14 “Acorns were used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War”- Unknown

Thank you Starbucks for coming along!

Phone number: Office: 813.242.4404 Cell: 813.842.1544 Our addresses: 1718 East 7th Ave, Ste: 201 Tampa, FL. 33605 Website address: www.MegaJustice.com Services provided: DUI, Drug offenses, Sport agent management, Personal Injury Why do business with us: We have represented and helped many of the top attorneys, professional athletes and people just like yourselves recover money from settlements and have helped them with issues arising from criminal charges.

Pawlowski & Brewer, P.A.

Years in operation: 25+ years Languages spoken: English, Spanish and Filipino Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-5pm Weekends: By appt.


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QUESTION: Do I have to let the cops search my car if I am pulled over? ANSWER: If you know there are illegal drugs or substances in your vehicle, DO NOT let them search it. Insist on a search warrant. Even if the officer tells you that it makes you "look guilty", insist on a warrant before letting them search your vehicle. In many cases, we can get the evidence thrown out of court on suppression motions or other such legal means.

15 “A snail can sleep for three years”-Unknown

And you thought you slept in! QUESTION: What does DUI mean and it’s penalties?

Phone number: 813.251.2831 Our addresses: 3302 N. Tampa St. Tampa, FL. 33603 (We are less than 10 minutes from the campus) Website address: www.MacalusoLaw.com Services provided: Criminal, Personal injury, Auto Accidents, Immigration and Family Law Why do business with us: We offer free initial consultations. We handle all types of criminal cases, misdemeanors, felonies, state & federal court

Years in operation: 40 years serving Tampa bay Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Italian Hours of operation: Mon. - Fri.: 8am-5pm After hours: By Appt. Credit cards/ Payments Plans

Law office of Peter Macaluso

ANSWER: Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or legal drug that may impair your driving abilities. For alcohol breath test is .08. If you blow over, you are presumed to be intoxicated. Narcotics you are required to take a urine test. There is no objective amount to determine drug intoxication. Only observation & performance behavior test. 1st offense- probation, up to $500 fine, DUI school, 50 Hrs. of community service, Driver license suspended for 6 months. 2nd offense: 10 days in jail, probation, up to $1000 fine, more DUI school, more community service, 5 YR driver license suspension.

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16 “Women blink nearly twice as much as men”- Unknown Flirting, or not? The world will never know.

Phone number: 813.877.8600 Our addresses: 3705 N. Himes Avenue Tampa, FL 33607 Website address: www.PrietoPrietoGoan.com Services provided: Personal Injury, Auto Accident help, Criminal, Family & General practice. Why do business with us: We provide close personal attention regarding your claims. We focus on treating our clients like family.

Law office of Prieto, Prieto, & Goan

Years in operation: Serving Tampa bay since 1984 Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Mon. - Thurs.: 8:30 am-5 pm Fri.: 8:30 am- 4 pm

ANSWER: Florida Statutes 943.0585 and 943.059 are the controlling statutes that guide the Courts in determining whether you qualify to have your record sealed or expunged. Below are the relevant parts of the statute that will guide you in determining whether or not you will qualify for a sealing or expungment. A) This must be the first Ome you have ever applied to have your record sealed or expunged. B) You cannot have an open criminal case. C) You are not allowed to currently have another peOOon pending to have your record sealed or expunged. D) You cannot currently be on any form of Court ordered supervision. This means if you were placed on probaOon or community control as a result of your charge that you have to have completed you probaOon or community control. E) You cannot have been adjudicated guilty to of a criminal offense including criminal traffic offenses. This means if you received a Withhold of adjudicaOon to a criminal offense you may sOll qualify. However, even if you received a Withhold of AdjudicaOon to certain offenses that are considered disqualifying you will not be eligible. If you have been charged with a crime, call us to see if you are eligible!

Question: Can your criminal record be sealed or expunged?

17 “Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once” ~Lillian Dickson

QUESTION: What should I do if I get charged with possession of marijuana or controlled substance?

ANSWER: There are many factors that can determine whether or not the arrest was valid. Some of these include whether or not the officer had probable cause to make the arrest or if it was actual or construcOve possession. Call our offices today and let an experienced aTorney help you fight your case.

Phone number: 813.364.4YOU (4968) Our addresses: 4814 A N. Habana Ave. Tampa, FL. 33614 Website address: www.AmyRuizLaw.com Services provided: Criminal Defense, Drug Possession, Trafficking, DUI, Suspended License, Traffic Tickets, Seal/Expunge criminal records, & Personal injury Why do business with us: Former felony prosecutor in Hillsborough County. We have worked on hundreds of cases, including MoOons to Suppress, MoOons to Dismiss, and Jury Trials. Let our experience work for you!

Years in operation: 8 years Languages spoken: English and Spanish Hours of operation: Call anytime 24/7

Amy Ruiz Law

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Phone number: 813.662.3200 Our addresses: 609 Medical Care Dr. Brandon, FL. 33511 Website address: www.MeadowsMedicalSolutions.com Services provided: Medically assisted weight loss. Laser hair removal, IPL photo facials. Injury rehabilitation, specializing in auto accidents. We treat worker's compensation patients. Physical therapy services along with licensed massage therapy services.

Years in operation: Serving people since 1999

Languages spoken: English, Spanish, French

Hours of operation: Mon. /Weds./ Fri: 8am – 5pm

Tues./Tues. 8am- 7pm

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4 Rps on helping you look great this summer! 1.   BE AWARE OF YOUR FOOD INTAKE. Try not eaOng while

watching TV, especially if it is a show you enjoy. You will consume a lot more food for a longer Ome

2.  Non-‐starchy vegetables fill you up. They are full of nutrients, have very liTle impact on blood sugar, and contain liTle in the way of calories.

3.   Drink water. Water is the best thing you can do. It helps digest your food beTer and will help you feel full.

4.   Eat & Drink slowly between meals. It takes your brain twenty minutes to let you know your full. You will be surprised on how eaOng slowly will help you feel good with out consuming large amounts of food.

EMERGENCY ……………………………………………… 911 FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL …………………….… *FHP (*34) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE .. 813.247.8000 TAMPA BAY TRAFFIC INFORMATION …………. 511 If you have any quesOons, please text/call: 813.421.0411

•  Check out CrashorArrest.com for detailed instrucOons or refer to list below. For immediate assistance you may also call the professionals in this guide.

•  STOP, DO NOT LEAVE THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT, IT’S THE LAW. Call the Police to report the accident.

•  CHECK FOR INJURIES – Check yourself and passengers for injuries. If another car was involved check to see if they are injured. Tell the police & ambulance about your injuries.

•  USE THE AUTO ACCIDENT REPORT FORM PROVIDED IN THIS BOOK TO EXHANGE INFORMATION AND MAKE A RECORD OF ACCIDENT DETAILS.

•  TAKE PICTURES – Use a phone camera to take pictures of the vehicles, the accident scene and your injuries.

•  DO NOT DISCUSS ACCIDENT WITH OTHER DRIVERS – Wait unOl the police arrive and respeczully discuss the accident with them.

•  HAVE YOUR PHYSICAL CONDITION CHECKED BY A MEDICAL DOCTOR WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE ACCIDENT. If not, you will receive NO medical benefits AND lost wages. Go to to the hospital if immediate pain.

•  CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY to report the accident.

•  GET A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT from the local precinct.

•  DO NOT give any insurance company a recorded statement or sign any releases unOl you talk with an Auto Accident ATorney first. As a resource, refer to this CrashorArrest.com this guide. Visit our site for more answers on all your quesOons. You can email [email protected] or text quesOons to 813-‐421-‐0411

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What to do if you are in an accident

DATE OF ACCIDENT ACCIDENT INFORMATION

POLICE INFORMATION

OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION

WEARING YOUR SEAT BELT?

TIME

LOCATION OF ACCIDENT

WEATHER CONDITION ROAD CONDITION

YOUR SPEED DIRECTION

OTHER’S SPEED OTHER’S DIRECTION

DRIVER OF OTHER VEHICLE 1

DRIVER LICENSE NUMBER STATE

PHONE

VEHICLE MAKE MODEL YEAR

LICENSE PLATE NUMBER STATE

OFFICER NAME DEPARTMENT

Police report number

CLAIM NUMBER

INSURANCE COMPANY & POLICY NUMBER

OWNER OF VEHICLE PHONE NUMBER

HOME ADDRESS

PASSENGER NAME

PASSENGER NAME

PHONE NUMBER

PHONE NUMBER

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