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If I am non-compliant in drug court, should I even go to court?

Tampa drug offense attorneys are often asked about whether it’s even worth going to drug court if their client knows they are going to get taken into custody by the Court. In short, yes, we always recommend folks go to court because it shows the court that you are at least attempting to work with them and just not totally ignoring the requirements of the court.  For additional general information about drug court, please click the attached link.

The judges presiding over drug court in Hillsborough County are almost certainly more likely to look negatively upon you if you fail to even show up for drug court as opposed to just a minor violation which may just require staffing. Further, it permits our Tampa drug offense attorneys to explain the unique circumstances of your case and why you are non-compliant, as opposed if you’re not present, where the court is free to interpret what they believe you’ve done based on the reports from DACCO and the Department of Corrections. As we’ve told countless clients, show up and you’re far ahead of the game than many other folks in your situation.

If you have questions concerning drug court or a Tampa drug offense, contact the Tampa drug attorneys of Hackworth Law for a free case consultation. We’ve handled thousands of criminal cases in the Tampa Bay area and look forward to working with you on defending and protecting your rights in your case. If you would like to contact one of our Tampa drug offense attorneys, please use the “contact us now” in the upper right-hand corner of our website. If you would like to use our free chat box, it is available in the lower right hand corner of our website. We appreciate you taking the time to check out our blog and look forward to working with you.