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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Are minimum mandatory sentences still occuring in Federal Courts?

Many folks monitoring the situation regarding minimum mandatory sentences were excited about Attorney General Holder’s recent speeches concerning the sentences.  Ultimately, Attorney General Holder’s announcement will only affect those criminal drug cases in the federal criminal justice system. For example, those charged in state court will certainly not see the benefit of Attorney General Holder’s […]

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Ybor City Criminal Defense Attorneys – What is a cash bond?

As we’ve discussed extensively throughout our Ybor City criminal defense attorneys blog, a bond is ultimately a tool for a criminal court system to ensure someone’s appearance and in the criminal justice process. Rarely, a court will require what is called a “cash bond.” A cash bond ultimately prevents an accused from going to a […]

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What is an Evidentiary Hearing?

Technically, an evidentiary hearing occurs anytime a court hears and considers evidence to make a legal decision.  This can occur in many different contexts, including a motion for belated appeal, hearing on a 3.850 motion, etc.  The criminal law attorneys of Hackworth Law have handled a variety of evidentiary hearings.  An evidentiary hearing in criminal […]

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So I’ve been charged with Domestic Battery: What is the difference between domestic battery and regular battery?

Domestic Battery is a commonly charged crime in the Tampa Bay Area, many folks are not sure of what the “domestic” label means as to potential sentencing and the handling of the case.  Tampa domestic violence attorneys are often asked about the difference between the two.  The most obvious difference is that in domestic battery […]

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The Trial of Richard McTear Junior

In a city marked by infamous criminal cases and trials, few cases have gripped Tampa like the case of Richard McTear Junior.  As a way of background, he is accused of throwing his three-month-old boy out of a moving car on Interstate 275 in North Tampa near Fowler Avenue back in 2009.  We attached a […]

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On Probation in Two Different Counties, Can They Both Violate Me?

Many folks on probation in two different counties have concerns as whether both counties can violate them at the same time.  Yes, they can both violate you for one (1) singular charge.  Ultimately, this can lead to one (1) charge leading to a significant amount of jail or prison time because of probation and the […]

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Why do Tampa family law attorneys make their clients prepare financial affidavits?

Ultimately one of the most common questions to the Tampa Family Law Attorneys of Hackworth Law concerns the need and requirement for a party to continually file new, updated financial affidavits.  While this is an undoubtedly and frustrating process, it is required under the Florida rules governing family law cases.  For your convenience, we have […]

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Clearwater Domestic Violence Attorneys:The witness isn’t showing up…

Few words strike fear in the heart of a Clearwater Domestic Violence Attorneys like those highlighted above. If there is one thing that has put more individuals in jail than anything else, it has been going to trial with the mistaken belief that the witnesses are simply not going to show up. Many individuals assume their […]

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I Have Heard pretrial intervention is a Lot of Work, Is It?

As way of background, pretrial intervention (“PTI”) or misdemeanor intervention program (“MIP”) are pretrial intervention programs for first time offenders.  Ultimately, the programs are run by the State Attorney’s Office, but administrated by a third-party.  For example, the Salvation Army administers the program in Polk and Hillsborough counties.  It is worth noting these programs were […]

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Considering a divorce, what is equitable distribution?

Equitable distribution is generally one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce.  Arguably the most difficult area of a divorce is the division of assets and debts between the two spouses, aside from issues concerning child custody.   Many folks going through a divorce just want to know essentially what am I going to […]

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