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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Can my friends come out and testify for me in my Tampa criminal case?

Tampa criminal defense lawyers are always asked about character witnesses on behalf of their clients. In short, Florida law regulates positive character witnesses to a significant degree. The clear rationale behind this is to avoid a criminal trial simply becoming a matter of calling witnesses that are only going to say someone is a good […]

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How does the court calculate child support?

Tampa divorce attorneys are constantly asked about how the Court will calculate child support, who has to pay what, how often they have to pay what, and more importantly, how did you get to those numbers? In short, the court uses a somewhat simple calculation to make these determinations. This article will give a general, brief […]

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What are the unique factors of a domestic battery arrest?

Unfortunately, domestic battery is certainly on the rise in the Tampa Bay area. If you ask local assistant state attorneys and/or victim advocates, a number of factors are contributing to this, but that’s a discussion for a different day in a different location. Domestic violence charges are noteworthy for several reasons and they provide specific […]

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Computer Sex Crimes – Can the Police Search my laptop?

In computer sex crimes, this issue is often discussed between Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys and their clients concerning this ever changing area of law.  Unfortunately, with the proliferation of laptops and tablets, law enforcement quickly adopted and changed their strategies to seize and search the same. These issues often arise in cases involving the computer as […]

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Is there a lower blood alcohol level for individuals accused of driving under the influence who are under 21 years old?

Tampa DUI attorneys are often asked about the blood alcohol level for individuals above 21, which is .08 for people above 21 years old. This information is well known because of the many public awareness campaigns the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has done to attempt to educate the public about the […]

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What is the difference between child abuse and child neglect?

Unfortunately, many Tampa criminal defense attorneys routinely deal with matters relating to the above referenced charges. Often times and even more unfortunate, local assistant state attorneys are eager and overzealous in prosecuting child abuse, when the case is more likely child neglect. It’s critical to identify the distinctions between the charges prior to determining the […]

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Can I plea to the charges once a jury has actually been seated?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked by their client, essentially if they get a jury they don’t like, can they still take a plea deal? This is a relatively simple, yet complex issue in of itself. In short, yes, if the State Attorney’s office still permits the plea to be open, you can enter […]

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What are the Federal charges of wire fraud and/or mail fraud?

Tampa federal criminal defense attorneys are often asked about wire fraud and mail fraud charges because they are so commonly used, yet never actually defined properly. In our experience, this relates to how vague and overused the charges are in the media. All other charges specifically provide the elements of the charge in the title/name […]

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Abogados de infracciones de tráfico: Licencia de conducir suspendida?

Desafortunadamente, este es un tema común traído a los abogados penalistas de Hackworth Law. Si uno tuviera que contar el número de causas penales actualmente en los expedientes de los condados de Hillsborough, Pinellas y Polk, la abrumadora mayoría de los cargos estan relacionados a licencias suspendidas. Los oficiales de la policía están entrenados a […]

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How can a Tampa traffic attorney help me get my license back in Florida?

Many Tampa traffic attorneys are often asked about how their clients can get their Florida driver’s license back as soon as possible. As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa traffic attorneys blog, driving while license suspended or revoked and/or no valid driver’s license are some of the most common charges filed here by the State […]

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