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Category Archives: Juvenile Criminal Defense

What does the phrase Attorney-Client Privilege Mean?

Many Tampa attorneys, in their initial consultation with their clients, will use the phrase “attorney-client” privilege. This phrase relates to the confidentiality between the attorney and their client regarding the matters discussed and exchanged during their meetings. Obviously, this is a far more complex subject than the simple one-sentence definition I provided above, so as […]

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What does the phrase Attorney-Client Privilege Mean?

Many Tampa attorneys in their initial consultation with their clients will use the phrase “attorney-client” privilege. This phrase is referring to the confidentiality between the attorney and their client regarding the matters discussed and exchanged during their meetings. Obviously, this is a far more complex subject than the simple one-sentence definition I provided above, so […]

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What is competency as it relates to a Florida criminal case?

Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked about competency to stand trial because unfortunately so many criminal cases can trace their roots back to mental health issues.  Further, the media in recent years has made a significant deal about competency to stand trial because of several high profile cases involving mental health issues, such as countless […]

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What do the initials “NINF” mean in Tampa criminal cases?

Tampa criminal lawyers are asked about the phrase “NINF” means with regards to a disposition of a Tampa criminal case. It simply means the State Attorney’s Office has declined to file formal charges against the defendant. This is obviously a victory for the defendant since the charges are dropped without the risk and frustrations of […]

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Should I tell my Tampa drug attorneys everything?

Many clients are concerned about telling their Tampa drug attorneys the entire story, including the bad facts. Everyone wants to disclose all the good facts, but leave out the bad, potentially incriminating facts. Frankly, if you are not willing to tell your attorney everything, you are truly wasting your money retaining any attorney. Attorneys are […]

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How is the State Attorney’s Office charging juveniles as adults?

Few cases are as challenging to Tampa criminal defense attorneys as minors being charged as adults in Florida courts.  Florida leads the nation in charging juveniles as adults in our criminal justice system.  These cases require a unique understanding of both Florida’s juvenile and adult criminal systems and an early, aggressive approach. Florida law, specifically […]

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Tampa Criminal Attorney: Being Investigated, Do I Need An Attorney?

This is a question often posed to Tampa criminal attorneys. Yes, you should absolutely contact the Florida criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law. Generally, it involves cases where good, hardworking people have learned they are being investigated by law enforcement for criminal charges ranging from white collar crimes to driving offenses. Often times these investigations […]

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