Here are some statistics from Tampa’s Hillsborough County Jail. We have collected the top 50 ways to end up in Tampa, Florida’s jail and have shared them below.

Drug and Traffic charges dominate the Top Ten. Theft charges seem to take the second group of ten. We have reviewed a number of other arrest records and it appears there are 1656 different ways to end up arrested for criminal charges and inside of  this major metropolitan jail. Lets take a look at the Top Ten.

Top 10 Ways to Get Arrested in One Florida County

1. Driving with License Canceled, Suspended, or Revoked (TRAF6075)

Statute: 322.34.2A

Level: Misdemeanor (2nd-degree)

Driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license is a 2nd-degree misdemeanor. Violating this law can lead to arrest if caught operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

2. Possession of Cocaine (DRUG1101)

Statute: 893.13.6A

Level: Felony (3rd-degree)

Possession of cocaine is a 3rd-degree felony in Florida. Being found with this controlled substance can result in arrest and severe legal consequences.

3. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (DRUG8100)

Statute: 893.147

Level: Misdemeanor (1st-degree)

Possessing drug paraphernalia, such as items for drug use, is a 1st-degree misdemeanor. Arrests can occur when individuals are found with these items.

4. Grand Theft 3rd Degree ($300 – $5,000) (THEF2001)

Statute: 812.014.2C1

Level: Felony (3rd-degree)

Grand theft of property valued between $300 and $5,000 is a 3rd-degree felony. Arrests are made for this crime, involving unlawful property taking.

5. Possession of Cannabis Less Than 20 Grams (DRUG2103)

Statute: 893.13.6B

Level: Misdemeanor (1st-degree)

Possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis is a 1st-degree misdemeanor. Arrests can occur when individuals are found with this amount of marijuana.

6. Battery (Domestic Violence) (BATT1002)

Statute: 784.03.1AB

Level: Misdemeanor (1st-degree)

Battery within a domestic violence context is a 1st-degree misdemeanor. Arrests are made for unlawful physical contact or harm against family or household members.

7. Driving Under the Influence (TRAF1012)

Statute: 316.193.1

Level: Misdemeanor (2nd-degree)

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a 2nd-degree misdemeanor, leading to arrests and legal consequences.

8. Obstructing or Opposing an Officer Without Violence (COPS1000)

Statute: 843.02

Level: Misdemeanor (1st-degree)

Obstructing or opposing an officer without violence is a 1st-degree misdemeanor. Arrests can result when individuals interfere with law enforcement without using force.

9. Driving While License Revoked – Habitual Offender (TRAF6078)

Statute: 322.34.5

Level: Felony (3rd-degree)

Driving with a revoked license as a habitual offender is a 3rd-degree felony. It reflects repeated violations of traffic laws, leading to arrests.

10. Petit Theft ($100 or Less) (THEF1011)

Statute: 812.014.3A

Level: Misdemeanor (2nd-degree)

Petit theft of property valued at $100 or less is a 2nd-degree misdemeanor, resulting in arrests for unlawful property taking.

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Top 50 Ways Into the Hillsborough County Jail

 

 

Ranking	Charge Description	Form Code	Statute	Level	Degree
1.	Driving W/License Canc Susp  Or Revoked	TRAF6075	322.34.2A	Misd	2nd
2.	Possession Of Cocaine	DRUG1101	893.13.6A	Fel	3rd
3.	Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia	DRUG8100	893.147.	Misd	1st
4.	Grand Theft 3rd ($300 – $5,000)	THEF2001	812.014.2C1	Fel	3rd
5.	Possession Of Cannabis  Less Than 20 Grams	DRUG2103	893.13.6B	Misd	1st
6.	Battery (Domestic Violence)	BATT1002	784.03.1AB	Misd	1st
7.	Driving Under The Influence	TRAF1012	316.193.1	Misd	2nd
8.	Obstructing Or Opposing An Officer Without Vio	COPS1000	843.02.	Misd	1st
9.	Driving While License Revoked-Habitual Offendr	TRAF6078	322.34.5	Fel	3rd
10.	Petit Theft ($100 Or Less)	THEF1011	812.014.3A	Misd	2nd
11.	Possession Of Controlled Substance	DRUG9101	893.13.6A	Fel	3rd
12.	Dealing In Stolen Property	THEF5000	812.019.1	Fel	2nd
13.	Uttering A Forged Instrument	FORG2000	831.02.	Fel	3rd
14.	Battery (Touch Or Strike)	BATT1000	784.03.1AB	Misd	1st
15.	Trespass On Prop Other Than Structure Or Conve	TRES4001	810.09.1A2A	Misd	1st
16.	Grand Theft Motor Vehicle	THEF2201	812.014.2C6	Fel	3rd
17.	Contempt Of Court	ADMIN007	901.11.	Infractions
18.	Obtain.Prop. For Worthless Ck.(Less Than $150)	WOCK2000	832.05.4	Misd	1st
19.	False Name To Law Enforcement Officer	COPS2060	901.36.1	Misd	1st
20.	Delivery Of Cocaine	DRUG1200	893.13.1A	Fel	2nd
21.	Possession Of Open Container	TPOR0064	003.40.B	Municipal/Local
22.	Manufacture Dist Dispense Posses Con Sub- Fed	USCA0003	021.841.
23.	Operating Unregistered Vehicle	TRAF5015	320.02.1	Misd	2nd
24.	Petit Theft 1st	THEF1010	812.014.2E	Misd	1st
25.	No Valid Drivers License	TRAF5099	322.03.1	Misd	2nd
26.	Possession Of Cocaine With Intent To Sell Or D	DRUG1300	893.13.1A	Fel	2nd
27.	Possession Of Cannabis	DRUG2102	893.13.6A	Fel	3rd
28.	Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon	ASSA5005	784.021.1A	Fel	3rd
29.	Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer	BATT1010	784.03.1A	Fel	3rd
30.	Driving Under The Influence  Unlawful Breath A	TRAF1015	316.193.1C	Misd	2nd
31.	Attaching Tag Not Assigned	TRAF5040	320.261.	Misd	2nd
32.	Possession Of Cannabis With Intent To Sell Or	DRUG2300	893.13.1A	Fel	3rd
33.	Aggravated Battery   Deadly Weapon	BATT5000	784.045.1A2	Fel	2nd
34.	Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon)	BATT5000	784.045.1A2	Fel	2nd
35.	False Info On Pawnbroker Form (Under $300)	PAWN8010	539.001.8	Fel	3rd
36.	Criminal Mischief   Less Than $200	CRMS1000	806.13.1B1	Misd	2nd
37.	Obstructing Or Opposing An Officer With Violen	COPS2000	843.01.	Fel	3rd
38.	Burglary Of An Unoccupied Conveyance	BURG0022	810.02.1B4B	Fel	3rd
39.	Reckless Driving	TRAF3030	316.192.	Misd	2nd
40.	Felon In Possession Firearm   Firearm  Possess	GUNS0420	790.23.1	Fel	2nd
41.	Obtain.Prop. For Worthless Ck (More Than $150)	WOCK3000	832.05.4	Fel	3rd
42.	Disorderly Conduct	MISC0124	877.03.	Misd	2nd
43.	Fraudulent Use Of Credit Card Over $100	FRAU3000	817.61.	Fel	3rd
44.	Robbery (Less Than $300)	ROBB3000	812.13.12C	Fel	2nd
45.	Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm	BATT5050	784.045.1A1	Fel	2nd
46.	Criminal Mischief    $200 To $1000	CRMS2000	806.13.1B2	Misd	1st
47.	Worthless Check	WOCK1000	832.05.2	Misd	1st
48.	Forgery	FORG1000	831.01.	Fel	3rd
49.	Criminal Mischief   $1000 Or More	CRMS3000	806.13.1B3	Fel	3rd
50.	Carrying Concealed Firearm	WEAP1000	790.01.2	Fel	3rd