Jason Daniel Sammis
813-250-0500
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Jason Daniel Sammis
Lifetime Member
About Jason Daniel Sammis
Jason D. Sammis is a criminal defense attorney in Tampa, Florida, with the Sammis Law Firm, P.A. He represents clients charged with drug crimes from simple possession to cultivation of marijuana to more serious drug trafficking offenses. Jason is admitted to the state bars of Florida and Georgia, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle District of Georgia, the United States ... read more »
Biography
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Contact Information
- Office: 813-250-0500
- Fax: 813-276-1600
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
- Federal Crimes
- DUI / DWI / Drunk Driving
- Drug Crimes
- Marijuana Defense
- Juvenile Defense
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Appellate Law
- Seal or Expunge Criminal Record
- Firearm and Weapon Charges
- Theft Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Probation Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Civil Rights
- Police Brutality
Credentials
Work Experience
| Position | Duration |
|---|---|
| Sammis Law Firm, P.A. - Shareholder | 2008 – present |
| Cruser & Mitchell, LLP - Shareholder | 2006 – 2008 |
| Cruser & Mitchell, LLP - Associate | 2003 – 2006 |
| Jackson Lewis LLP - Associate | 2001 – 2003 |
| Coffman, Coleman, Andrews & Grogan - Associate | 1999 – 2001 |
Education
| School | Major | Degree | Year Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida College of Law | Juris Doctor | Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| University of Virginia | English | B.A. | 1996 |
Associations
| Position | Organization | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | present |
| Member | Hillsborough County Bar Association | present |
| Member | National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | present |
| Lifetime Member | National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | present |
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Blogs
Criminal Law in Tampa Florida Blog
Blog written by criminal defense attorney in Tampa, FL, at the Sammis Law Firm. Articles discuss recent changes in the law, pending legislation impacting criminal charges, defense strategies and more.[...]
Should Marijuana Distribution Crimes be Considered an Aggravated Felony for Immigration Law Purposes?
Posted on Thursday, April 25th, 2013
In Moncrieffe v. Holder, No. 11-702, the United States Supreme Court held that if a non-citizen has a conviction for a marijuana distribution crime is not automatically an "aggravated felony" for immi... [read more]
“The Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act” - Legalizing Medical Marijuana in Florida
Posted on Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Although it is currently stalled in committee, Florida State Senate Bill 1250 was introduced by Florida State Senator Jeff Clemens of Lake Worth. The bill is called the “The Cathy Jordan Medical... [read more]
2014: Year of Florida's Constitutional Amendment to Legalize Weed? Ask John Morgan.
Posted on Monday, March 25th, 2013
Say what you want about John Morgan, he is willing to step up to the plate for legalizing medical marijuana in Florida in 2014. That makes him alright in my book.That's right, he's the personal injur... [read more]
Florida House Bill 159 - Safety Valve for Non-Violent Drug Offenders Addicted to Prescription Drugs
Posted on Friday, March 15th, 2013
As a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), I often get e-mails about pending legislation that impacts to the criminal justice system. I wanted to pass along some of th... [read more]
Bogus Arrest Warrants in Sumter County, FL
Posted on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013
Right now there are dozens of individuals sitting in the Sumter County Jail under a sentencing scheme that is unique to Bushnell, Sumter County, FL. Under this sentencing scheme, the Honorable Thomas ... [read more]
Tampa Police Department Video Shows a Softer Side
Posted on Sunday, November 4th, 2012
The Tampa Police Department has a video that has gone "viral" with 45,000+ views. TPD seems really proud of this if you read the comments on the TPD YouTube channel.Maybe TPD wanted to show a softer s... [read more]
Florida's Court Appointed Criminal Defense Rates Unchanged for 30 Years
Posted on Friday, September 28th, 2012
As we approach the 50th anniversary of the landmark right to counsel decision in Gideon v. Wainwright we should take a close look at the funding of the criminal justice system.The rates for court appo... [read more]
Too Pretty for Sex Offender Probation?
Posted on Sunday, August 26th, 2012
Remember when the Honorable Wayne S. Timmerman, Circuit Court Judge in Hillsborough County, granted a motion for early termination of Debra LaFave's probation? That order was recently reversed by a hi... [read more]
Accidentally Bringing a Gun to the Airport, the Arrest and TSA Civil Penalty
Posted on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
What happens if you accidentally bring a knife or a gun in your carry-on bag? If you don't realize the mistake until you go through the screening process then under Florida law you can face criminal c... [read more]
Fifth DCA Rejects Shelton Case: Finds Florida Drug Laws Constitutional
Posted on Friday, March 9th, 2012
In Carreras v. State issued on March 2, 2012, Florida's Fifth District Court of Appeals rejected a challenge to the facial constitutionality of Florida's drug statutes under the reasoning used by a fe... [read more]
Tampa DUI Attorney Blog
Criminal defense attorneys\' blog on DUI and drunk driving defense. Find out more about challenges in Florida to the breathalyzer called the Intoxilyzer 8000. Learn about pending legislation impacting DUI defense and recent changes in the law.
The DUI Officer Can’t Hold You Down While They Jab a Needle Into Your Arm (at least not without a warrant)
Posted on Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Missouri v. McNeely has been decided. We can all breath a sigh of relief that the United States Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment of the Missouri Supreme Court. The case holds that in a DUI inve... [read more]
The DUI Checkpoint “Fails to Meet Constitutional Muster”
Posted on Friday, March 8th, 2013
Part III – The Prosecutor’s Internal Memo Explaining Why the DUI Checkpoint “Fails to Meet Constitutional Muster.” Through a public records request we obtained an internal memo... [read more]
The DMV’s Policy at DUI Formal Review Hearings – No Call, No Show, No Problem
Posted on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
This article discusses the absurd position taken by the DHSMV that requires the petitioner to file a “Motion to Enforce a Subpoena” under Florida Statute § 322.2615(6)(c) after a... [read more]
Re: Rumor (County Prosecutor in Sumner County, KS, Figured out Intoxilyzer’s Slope Detector Doesn’t Work)
Posted on Friday, January 11th, 2013
The Intoxilyzer 8000 has a real problem telling the difference between tiny amounts of alcohol in the mouth (often called “residual alcohol”) and the alcohol found in the breath from deep ... [read more]
Anthony Palese – FHP DUI Super Trooper
Posted on Thursday, January 10th, 2013
Why does Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Anthony Palese make so many arrests for DUI each month? And more importantly, why does the Florida Highway Patrol hand out these awards for “High DUI Troo... [read more]
Port Richey DUI Checkpoints for New Year’s Eve Weekend
Posted on Thursday, December 27th, 2012
The approach of New Year’s Eve means law enforcement officers throughout Florida begin to ramp up plans for DUI checkpoints that begin this weekend and continue through New Year’s Eve. The... [read more]
Pinellas County DUI “Wolf Pack Patrols”
Posted on Wednesday, December 26th, 2012
Sergeant Howard Skaggs of the Patrol Operations Bureau for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office just issued a press release on recent “Wolf Pack patrols” in Pinellas County... [read more]
DUI Checkpoint Tonight in Plant City, FL
Posted on Thursday, December 13th, 2012
The laws surrounding DUI checkpoints and roadblocks are strange. For instance, law enforcement officers are required to announce certain details about the DUI checkpoint in advance to the public. In o... [read more]
The Problem with Mouth Alcohol and Florida’s Intoxilyzer 8000
Posted on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Why is Edward Owens, the former Agency Inspector for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, blowing twice the legal limit during his inspection of the Intoxilyzer 8000? Either he was intoxica... [read more]
Florida’s Missing COBRA Data for the Intoxilyzer 8000
Posted on Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
Did CMI recently start uploading a new software version on Intoxilyzer 8000 instruments in Florida? The new software version is still being called 8100.27 (often called “Version 27″), but ... [read more]
Publications and Articles
Defending DUI Refusal Cases in Florida
Published February 2012
Publisher: Tampa Criminal Defense Website
Article discussing the defense of the DUI refusal case under Florida law. Find out why the prosecutor is able to argue the \\\"consciousness of guilt\\\" theory. How small mistakes in the reading of impli[...]