Recent changes in the administration, control, and prescribing requirements of opioid pain medications have produced adverse effects for those who become dependent on using pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycontin, Oxycodone, and Roxicet. Although the FDA warns the public about general safety issues with the entire class of opioid pain medicines, an overlooked area of risk […]
Florida State Statute 943.0435 list 19 offenses which require a person to register as a Sex Offender. The most common are sex with a minor – Florida State Statute 794.05, possession or transmission of child pornography – Florida State Statute 847.0137 and sexting with a minor – Florida State Statute 847.0138. If you […]
Since 2002, the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision has allowed people on probation to transfer probation from state to state – including Washington DC, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands – without having to petition the court. There is a process that must be followed to receive approval for the transfer. […]
On March 17, 2016 the City Council of Tampa joined the growing state and national trend to decriminalize possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis in limited circumstances. This was done by voting to enact City Code § 14-62, which created a civil penalty for possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis. This […]
At Taracks & Associates, we are proud to provide exceptional legal counsel to Tampa residents in cases that range from criminal defense to personal injury. When you work with our legal team, you can be confident knowing that you have the strength of 50+ years’ combined experience in your corner and that you are […]
This week, President Obama issued sentence commutations to 61 drug offenders all over the country—including 11 in Florida. To many analysts, the move is yet another sign of the shifting national perspective on how our criminal justice system should police and prosecute drug-related crimes. As the Tampa Bay Times reports, the latest commutations mark […]
What is a “Withhold of Adjudication” & what does it mean? A withhold of adjudication in Florida means the court gives a person a break by not convicting one of a criminal charge. It allows most first time offenders to avoid admitting they have been convicted of the charge for which they were arrested on. […]
Are new penalties coming to Florida drivers who refuse to take a breathalyzer test? A new bill submitted to state Senate wants to make it so. According to theSun Sentinel, the bill, filed by state Senator David Simmons, aims to make drivers think twice before choosing not to comply with police officers during a […]
