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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Brandon DUI Attorney: Can I get charged with a DUI if I blew under the legal limit?

Brandon DUI Attorneys are often asked this question by individual who blow below the .08 legal limit, which folks always hear about in the media. In short, yes, you can be charged and arrested with driving under the influence if you blow below the legal limit. As we discussed elsewhere on our Brandon Criminal Defense […]

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Bradenton Criminal Defense Attorneys: Are CSI units real?

Our Bradenton Criminal Defense Attorneys have had the opportunity to examine both the facts and the myths regarding CSI units.  CSI units have become well known through the wide variety of television shows on CBS and other cable shows referencing the collection of scientific forensic evidence. In short, CSI units or as they are also […]

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Valrico Criminal Defense Attorneys: What is Brady evidence?

Brady evidence is often discussed by Valrico criminal defense attorneys and their clients when discussing discovery and the prosecutor’s obligation to turn over discovery and other materials. In short, Brady evidence is derived from United States Supreme Court Case titled Brady vs Maryland. In Brady, the United States Supreme Court held that prosecutors are essentially required to […]

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Wesley Chappel Criminal Defense Attorneys: What is a pretextual stop?

Wesley Chappel criminal defense attorneys are often asked about a pretextual stop, since this topic is so discussed on the news and the multitude of criminal justice shows on cable TV. In short, a pretextual stop is essentially where law enforcement officers stop an individual for a minor infraction, based on the law enforcement officers […]

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What is a motion to surrender?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about motions to surrender in cases where an individual has an outstanding warrant. A motion to surrender involves a Tampa criminal defense attorney filing the motion and immediately setting it for a hearing before the judge presiding over your case. Generally, the accused will appear and essentially turn […]

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What to look for in a divorce attorney Tampa?

Anyone who watches TV or drives the roads of Tampa Bay knows that there are thousands of attorneys handling a variety of cases throughout the Tampa Bay area There is a large selection of Tampa Bay Divorce attorneys that can handle your divorce or family law matters; however, we recommend folks consider four qualities when […]

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How does a domestic violence injunction affect my Tampa family law case?

Tampa family law attorneys are constantly asked about the interplay between domestic violence injunctions and family law matters because recently they seem to always be one and the same.  For example, it appears that in nearly every Tampa divorce our firm is handling, a domestic violence injunction is either considered or filed by either of […]

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Tampa Divorce Attorney: Does it matter if I’m having an affair during divorce case?

As a Tampa Divorce Attorney, this is a question often raised by folks going through a divorce, who are interested in dating or have already begun dating.  Many people are concerned having an affair during divorce could affect the results of their divorce case.   Tampa divorce attorneys are often asked about the potential impact of […]

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Wesley Chapel Divorce Attorney: Who pays for mediation in my Tampa family law case?

Who pays for mediation is generally one of the last issues to arise prior to the completion of mediation.  Wesley Chapel Divorce Attorneys are often asked about the cost of mediation in their family law case.  As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our family law blog, mediation is required in the overwhelming majority of family law cases […]

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Tampa Divorce Attorneys: Can I stop my spouse from divorcing me in Florida?

Unfortunately, Tampa divorce attorneys are often asked this question by folks who are attempting to prevent their Tampa divorce from going through. In short though, one cannot prevent someone from divorcing them in Florida. Florida law only requires one party to testify before the court that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” As you can imagine, […]

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