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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

What are the penalties for DUI in Florida?

Florida Statute Section 316.193 offers the penalties for DUI.  Tampa DUI attorneys are often asked about what sort of penalties folks can expect in their Tampa DUI case.  We have broken down what you can expect on your DUI based on the number of the DUI. First DUI Fine – Minimum of $500 – Maximum […]

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Can the State of Florida prove the VOP?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are often asked about whether the State Attorney’s Office can prove the VOP or violation of probation. Many individuals are challenged and frustrated by the fact that the State of Florida has such a low burden in proving violation of probation matters. The specific burden in these specific cases is […]

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What happens during a Case Management Conference?

Few hearings confuse folks involved in a Tampa family law case the elusive case management conference.  As a Tampa family law attorney, I am asked more often about what is going to happen during a case management conference than any other hearing.  I believe much of the confusion is derived by the name of the […]

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What is a Motion for Bond Reduction?

A Motion for Bond Reduction is an important tool for defense attorneys in assisting their clients to quickly and affordably get out of custody awaiting their trial.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about bond and even more importantly about reducing bond.  As we discuss elsewhere on our Tampa criminal defense blog, bond is […]

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What is Cyber Stalking?

Florida Statute Section 748.048 regulates “cyber stalking” in Florida.  Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked about the above referenced charges because many times they’re used out of context both in the media and in our day-to-day conversations. For example, how many times have you ever heard someone say that they’re stalking someone in jest? […]

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What is a motion to suppress?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked by their clients what exactly a motion to suppress entails.   A Motion to Suppress is a very important tool for Tampa criminal defense attorney, when working your case.  Further, a motion to suppress is filed under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.190, for your convenience, we have […]

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Tampa Expungement Attorney: What all does expungement entail?

Tampa expungement attorneys are often asked about the specifics of expungement primarily because of folks’ interest in ensuring no one will ever find out about their prior criminal record.   Expunging a charge in Florida is governed by Florida Statute Section 943.0585.  Our firm routinely handles these services for folks throughout the entire State.  Our Tampa […]

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My Tampa DUI Attorneys told me I need to go to DUI School, what is it?

As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa DUI Attorney blog, many Tampa DUI attorneys advise their clients complete DUI school quickly.  Many individuals frankly wonder what they can expect during DUI school and what all it will entail.  As a Tampa DUI Attorney, my Clients have attended many of the local Tampa DUI Schools, […]

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St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney – costs to handle my case?

This is one of the more common questions posed to St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys. Ultimately, this question comes down to a matter of factors, including but not limited to the complexity of the case, the severity of the charges, your expectations concerning the case, your prior history, etc. For example, obviously a first degree […]

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Tampa Personal Injury Attorney: What happens during mediation?

Tampa Personal Injury Attorneys are constantly asked about what their clients can expect during mediation.  Regardless of the case, whether it is a car accident, slip and fall or family law case, the overwhelming majority of Tampa Bay Area judges will require mediation before the matter can go to trial.  There are three major points […]

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