Did the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol or the University of South Florida Police witness you behind the wheel. Often times this issue or defense arises in accident cases, especially single vehicle accident cases. Despite the fact you admitted to being the driver, the State Attorney’s Office in Hillsborough County may have problems proving the case. The reason is your statements may be protected by the accident report privilege or the doctrine of corpus delicti. If you were involved in an accident in Tampa, Florida please do not hesitate to call our office for a free consultation at 813-200-4213