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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Upcoming Tampa DUI Checkpoints for December 2013

Tampa DUI Attorneys are often asked about the specifics of Tampa DUI checkpoints.  These checkpoints lead to many DUI arrests throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area.  Many Tampa DUIs originate at Tampa DUI checkpoints as opposed to the driver being pulled over for poor driving or some other reason. We have posted elsewhere on our Tampa […]

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Tampa Injunction Attorneys: Can I Get an Injunction?

Many Tampa Injunction Attorneys are asked about the specifics of obtaining injunctions in Florida.  It is worth providing a brief bit of background on injunctions prior to discussing how to obtain an injunction.  While they are more commonly known as restraining orders outside of Florida, they are formally referred to as injunctions in Florida.  There […]

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Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys-differences between juvenile and adult court?

Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys are constantly asked by juveniles and their parents what court is going to be like, as opposed to adult court.  Many of the State Attorney’s Offices throughout the Tampa Bay Area are incredibly aggressive in prosecuting juvenile cases, while also pursuing and seeking strenuous programs.  There are three (3) primary differences between […]

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I got a civil demand from the business, where I allegedly stole…

Tampa criminal attorneys are constantly asked about this issue, as many times, the civil demand concerns individuals more than the criminal prosecution.  Elsewhere on our Tampa criminal attorney blog, we discuss briefly the civil implications of petit theft, the most likely civil implication, you will encounter is the civil demand from the business for civil […]

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Tampa Speeding Ticket Attorneys: What will happen at traffic court?

Tampa speeding ticket attorneys are often asked about what will happen during traffic court.  Frankly, traffic court is essentially expedited typical criminal court.  It moves much quicker than regular criminal court and in some ways is far more informal.   For many people, the speed of traffic court intimidates many folks and only adds to their […]

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Do I have to actually touch someone to be charged with simple battery?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about simple battery because it is a very common charge and often involves normal folks making a simple, onetime mistake.   Florida Statute Section 784.03 defines simple battery and provides the potential maximum sentence for the charge.  The above-referenced situation most commonly occurs when someone swings a closed fist […]

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What Can I Expect at My Injunction Evidentiary Hearing?

Tampa injunction attorneys are often asked what will occur at an injunction evidentiary hearing.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa injunction attorney blog, an evidentiary hearing occurs prior to the granting of a permanent injunction in Florida. Both the Petitioner (person that filed the injunction) and the Respondent (person the injunction is filed […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys: What does Lewd or Lascivious Mean?

Of all the Florida criminal charges, Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys will advise folks that few Florida statutes are so vague and do such a poor job of describing the prohibited act as lewd or lascivious.  Unfortunately, many times individuals charged with lewd or lascivious are left with more questions than answers about the specific charges […]

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Charges Dropped Against Polk County Cyberbullies

Polk County made national news, when the Sheriff’s Office arrested two Polk County Cyberbullies after the suicide of a teenage girl because of posts on social media.  Tampa criminal attorneys have been closely monitoring the situation in Polk County involving the death of a young girl and the arrest of two (2) minor children, who […]

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Am I entitled to a bond on a Violation of Probation or VOP?

Folks charged with violations of probation are constantly wondering if they will be able to get a bond on a violation of probation or VOP.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about in bond issues generally, but more often than not these issues focus on whether someone being charged with a VOP can get […]

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