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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

What does conspiracy mean?

Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked by their clients about what all “conspiracy” entails with regards to their Florida or Federal criminal charge. Frankly, “conspiracy” includes a whole host of different acts. Florida Statute 777.04 provides the relevant offense classification for conspiracy, attempt and solicitation crimes in Florida. It is worth highlighting the differences between […]

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Tampa Car Accident Attorneys: Why contact my insurance company?

Many Tampa car accident attorneys face tons of questions from their client about why their car insurance company must be involved. Many Clients would prefer only contacting the at-fault driver’s insurance company because of fears that their own insurance company will raise rates on their own automobile insurance. Contacting your own insurance company is for […]

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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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Can I have my own doctor perform a blood test during my Tampa DUI investigation?

Many Tampa DUI cases involve admission of blood test results against individuals.  In short, yes.  Florida Statute Section 316.1932(3) provides the basis for someone to have their own doctor conduct, RN or “other personnel authorized by a hospital to draw blood or duly licensed clinical laboratory director…” take their own independent test.  There are several […]

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Why do I have to treat within fourteen days of my Tampa car accident?

Tampa car accident attorneys are often asked about the meaning of the new 14 day window for treating after a car accident. There are essentially two reasons for this time frame. One being a legal issue, while the other issue is a tactical issue. First, the Florida Legislature passed a new law that became effective […]

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Tampa Marijuana Attorneys: How much marijuana does it take to become a felony?

Tampa Marijuana Attorneys are often asked about the differences between misdemeanor and felony possession of marijuana. While marijuana is a seemingly innocuous and innocent drug according to the media and popular culture, it can carry lengthy prison sentences in Florida depending on the weight of the evidence. Unfortunately, many folks see the public battle over the […]

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How can they force me to do a DUI blood test during my DUI?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how the State of Florida can forcefully make someone take a DUI blood test when under suspicion of driving under the influence.  Few areas of driving under the influence cases are so heavily litigated as issues concerning the forceful blood draws.   These DUI blood tests are extremely intrusive and […]

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Florida Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law

Florida Habitual Traffic Offenders often deal with being arrested for countless charges, most often driving while license suspended or revoked.  Florida Statute Section 322.264 is Florida’s Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law. Under this law, drivers who, within a five year period, accumulate either fifteen convictions for traffic moving offenses or three other qualifying offenses including manslaughter, DUI, failing […]

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Felony DUI – How many DUIs does it take to become a felony in Florida?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how many driving under the influence charges it takes before they are charged as a felony by the State Attorney’s Office. Simply put, if you have three DUIs in ten years, the State Attorney’s Office has the option to charge it as a felony. The State Attorney’s Office […]

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What is a criminal disposition hearing?

Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked by their clients about the regular criminal disposition hearings routinely set by the court and what is going to occur during the hearings. In short, they are simply placeholder hearings to ensure the case is proceeding forward. The court is primarily concerned with individuals sitting in jail during the pendency of […]

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