Year: 2016

Examining the New Rise in Heroin Abuse

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 Sex Offender Registry: Requirements & Avoiding Charges

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 […]

On Probation Wanting to Move Out of Florida?

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. […]

Weed and the City of Tampa

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 […]

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At Taracks & Associates, we are proud to provide exceptional legal counsel to Tampa residents in cases that range from criminal defense to personal injury. If you are seeking a skilled criminal defense lawyer, our team brings over 50 years of combined experience to your case. When you work with us, you can be […]

White House Commutes Sentences for 11 Florida Drug Cases

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 […]

New Bill to Increase Breathalyzer Refusal Penalties

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 […]

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