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Landlord is not making repairs? What are my rights as a tenant?

Once a person begins living in a house, apartment, mobile home, or condominium, he or she is considered a tenant under FL state law.  A tenant is entitled to the right of private, peaceful possession of the dwelling.  The landlord may only enter the dwelling in order to inspect the premises or to make necessary […]

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Am I entitled to Child Support? If so, how much?

The court may, at any time, require either parent to pay child support, or in some cases both parents. Frankly, you and your child may be missing out on valuable financial support by an absent father or mother. In almost all cases, child support is terminated on the child’s 18th birthday. The court will issue […]

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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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Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute

Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute Few cases have captivated the Tampa area as the case of State of Florida v. Trevor Dooley, this case quickly gained fame because of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute. In light of the shooting involving George Zimmerman and Trevon Martin, the national media quickly focused its spotlight to include the […]

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My house is falling apart, do I have a sinkhole?

This is another commonly asked question by homeowners seeking a Tampa insurance dispute attorney. It is not secret the Tampa area is dominated by sinkholes, especially the areas surrounding New Port Richey, Brooksville, Ocala and Crystal River. Sinkholes have literally spread across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Citrus and Hernando counties. Generally, these cases involve homeowners’ making […]

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I was arrested for driving under the influence, but blew a .000 on the breathalyzer, how can they do that?

Yes, the specialized driving under the influence (“DUI”) enforcement teams of the St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa Police Departments can and nightly do. Florida Statute Section 316.193 which governs driving under the influence specifically lists that a person “is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any […]

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To Blow or Not to Blow, that is the Question…

This is arguably the most commonly asked question to Florida criminal defense attorney. Generally the question sound something like this “hypothetically, if I get pulled over should I blow or not?” The short answer to this question is it depends on the facts of this case. The decision as to whether take a breathalyzer test […]

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I have a Sinkhole, Do I have to go to Neutral Evaluation?

Yes, under Florida Statute Section 627.7074, neutral evaluation is mandatory if compelled by either you or your insurance company. If you would like to read the entire Statute yourself, we have linked it here. While the neutral evaluation conference may appear to have few long lasting implications on the case, the results of the conference […]

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Where do the Hackworth Law’s Tampa Attorneys Cover?

Our Tampa Attorneys handle a variety of cases throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida.  We are always looking for exciting, challenging cases to offer our assistance.  The Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law cover the following areas: Tampa, Sarasota, Brandon, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Lutz, Westchase, […]

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I have never been arrested before

This is another phrase heard by Hillsborough and Pinellas criminal defense attorneys daily. Generally, experienced criminal attorneys, like those at Hackworth Law, recognize the fear, anxiety and apprehension of those explaining the experience of their first arrest. People, who have never been arrested before, present several unique circumstances for Florida criminal defense attorneys. First and […]

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