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Author Archives: Jonathan Hackworth

Who gets the retirement accounts and pensions during a divorce?

Aside from homes, the largest assets many folks have are their retirement accounts or pensions.  Obviously, retirement accounts vary from business to business including accounts that are similar to annuities, accounts based on a portion of salary paid to an employee, etc.   While pensions are also varied from State Funded Pensions for local government workers, […]

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How quick can we get before a judge on my Tampa violation of probation?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are constantly asked about violations of probation, and even more importantly, how quickly folks can get out of jail due to the no-bond status associated with a felony violation of probation. As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa violation of probation attorney blog, technical violations of probation in Tampa are […]

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Tampa Trial Attorneys: What is impeachment?

Tampa Trial Attorneys are often asked about what “impeachment” means regards to witnesses testifying. In short, impeachment refers to essentially proving or identifying some sort of dishonesty or deception regarding a witness’s testimony. There are a number of ways to impeach a witness during their testimony. The most common ways of impeachment are identifying clear […]

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Are there special programs for first time offenders in Hillsborough County?

Our Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked this questions by normal folks, who unfortunately have their first brush with the law.  Of course, they charges can range from driving under the influence, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, battery or other possession of controlled substance charges. Fortunately for most folks, there are ample opportunities for first […]

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Brandon Alimony Attorney: What are the factors that the court will look at when determining whether to award alimony during my Tampa divorce?

Brandon Alimony Attorneys are nearly always asked about alimony and other financial issues during the pendency of the divorce case. In Florida, the court will evaluate Florida Statute Section 61.08, titled “Alimony” to determine whether to award alimony. Before analyzing the specific factors though, the court must first make a determination whether there’s been an […]

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Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorneys: What is “aggressive” careless driving in Florida?

Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorneys are often asked about the difference between “aggressive” careless driving and regular careless driving.  From a statutory stand point, aggressive careless driving is regulated by Florida Statute Section 316.1923. This Statute requires an individual to commit two of six identified acts simultaneously or in succession to establish aggressive careless driving as […]

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Tampa Speeding Ticket Lawyer: current fine amounts for speeding tickets?

Tampa Speeding Ticket Lawyers are often asked about this specific amounts on speeding tickets. Generally, the amounts for fines associated with speeding tickets are listed below: Less than 9 miles an hour-$76-$81 10-14 miles per hour-$137.50-$155.50 15 to 19 miles per hour-$158.50-$180.50 20 to 29 miles per hour-$178.50-$205.50 30 miles an hour>-$260.50-$305.50 It is worth […]

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Tampa Traffic Attorneys: What is careless driving?

Tampa Traffic Attorneys are often asked about careless driving because it’s often implicated in car accidents. Careless driving is regulated by Florida Statute Section 316.1925. Put simply, careless driving is failing to drive in a careful or prudent manner. What constitutes a careful or prudent manner is ultimately a decision to be made by the […]

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Tampa DUI Manslaughter Attorney: What is the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act?

Our Tampa DUI Manslaughter attorneys discuss the impact of the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act on DUI cases involving death.  On July 1, 2014, several Florida statutes became effective that had a significant impact on criminal justice issues. Chief among them, was Senate Bill 102 better known as the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act. This […]

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