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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Do I have to blow during my Tampa DUI investigation?

More often than not, this article would be better characterized as “to blow or not to blow – that is the question.”  Frankly, Tampa DUI attorneys are asked this question more often than any other question, but unfortunately there isn’t any one simple, perfect answer.  If you have checked out our Tampa DUI attorney blog, […]

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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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Plant City Family Law Attorneys:How can we find the witnesses?

Plant City Family Law Attorneys and Plant City Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked by their clients about how to find witnesses to specific events.  For example, many times witnesses to a battery or fight between spouses over a child are usually nameless folks in restaurants, parks or shopping centers.  We have several options to find witnesses […]

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Can I hire a new Tampa criminal defense attorney in the middle of the case?

In short, yes, you can essentially always change Tampa criminal defense attorneys in the middle of your trial.  While there are obvious ethical and strategy implications on Tampa criminal defense attorneys, who jump into cases late in the game, a criminal defendant can always attempt to substitute in a new Tampa criminal defense attorney.   An […]

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Can this case be beat at trial?

This is likely the most common question posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by their clients.  Unfortunately, it is probably the most common question that cannot be answered by attorneys because it involves a thousand issues.  Many folks fail to consider all the necessary factors though as to whether a case can be beat at […]

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What does a D6 Suspension mean?

This is one of the most confusing issues both for Florida drivers and one of the most posed questions to Tampa traffic ticket attorneys.  Unfortunately, Florida drivers encounter these problems very often and receive little to no assistance as to how to resolve them.  Drivers are often left dazed and confused as to what to […]

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Domestic Battery – What if there isn’t a victim to testify?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked this question by their clients when they have some sort of a relationship with the victim such as wife/husband or girlfriend/boyfriend in a domestic battery case, how the State Attorney’s Office can go forward on the charge?  Ultimately, the simple fact is that many Assistant State Attorneys go […]

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Plant City Drug Attorneys: Will I get my 10% back on the bond?

Many Plant City Drug Attorneys are asked about the specifics of bonding people out and the money involved.  While we would obviously defer all major issues concerning bonds to your bondsman, it is worth discussing the 10% payment required by bondsman and whether you will receive it once your criminal case is concluded. As way […]

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What is Felony Murder?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about Florida’s felony murder statute.   Many Tampa criminal lawyers criticize Florida’s felony murder statute and jurisprudence as it has had significant unintended consequences.  Our Tampa criminal lawyers have personally seen situations, where individuals with absolutely no intent or interest to commit murder have been charged with it under the […]

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What is the difference between stalking and aggravated stalking?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the differences between stalking and aggravated stalking.   They are both obviously very serious charges, given their nature and the allegations often involved.  We have handled these types of charges often and have even tried the cases, when necessary.  Florida Statute Section 784.048 defines both stalking and aggravated […]

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