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In Florida, felony probation conditions vary on a case-by-case basis. Many factors are taken into consideration including if you are a first-time offender or a repeat one. The type of crime you are charged with is also taken into account when it comes to Florida felony probation. The attorneys at Hackworth Law are here to […]
Learn More...What to Know about Petit Theft Charges In the state of Florida, “petit theft” is defined as the act of taking something from someone unlawfully. Often, thefts that involve property valued between $100.00 and $300.00 are classified as “petit theft” in Tampa, FL, and throughout the state. The Consequences of Petit Theft Hands down, taking […]
Learn More...Florida gun owners who wish to exercise their right to carry a concealed weapon in Tampa need to know the law. WHAT IS FLORIDA’S CONCEALED CARRY LAW? Florida’s concealed carry law is outlined in section 790.06. Concealed carry is defined as having a firearm on or about one’s person, in public, in a way that […]
Learn More...Simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time can result in allegations of probation violations, and such an accusation can create a world of headaches, stress and troubles for people trying to resolve prior criminal cases and get their life back on track. Because the consequences of an alleged violation can have significant […]
Learn More...The term Dual Diagnosis refers to individuals who experience co-occurring mental health problems and substance abuse problems. This introduces increased complexity into a person’s life, and treatment for dual diagnoses is far more difficult than simply addressing each separate disorder. The interactions between one’s mental health and physical addiction exacerbate the presentation of each disorder, […]
Learn More...Much has been written about the legality of the death penalty in Florida in the last month between the recent execution of Oscar Bolin, a well-known killer in the Tampa Bay area, and the United States Supreme Court ultimately deeming the current death penalty procedure unconstitutional as applied in Florida four days later. While the […]
Learn More...A weapon is a “deadly weapon” if it is used or threatened to be used in a way likely to produce death or great bodily harm. Although, this is not necessarily a clear cut answer, the most basic question is that “an object can become a deadly weapon if its sole modern use is to […]
Learn More...Tampa traffic ticket attorneys are often asked about habitual traffic offenders because it is unfortunately one of the most common ways folks’ driver’s license are suspended in Florida. Most folks simply refer to it as “HTO.” They are totally unaware of how to correct the situation. This sets them up almost certainly to get charged […]
Learn More...According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 30% of individuals who were convicted of violent felonies were under the age of 21.[1] This stat is important for two reasons. First, the number of individuals convicted of violent felonies is steadily rising. Secondly and more concerning, a significant number of those folks with violent felony […]
Learn More...This is one of the first questions many individuals ask the criminal attorneys and family law lawyers of Hackworth Law. Ultimately, the specific judge’s primary implication on the case will be by making specific legal decisions in your case, like on a motion to dismiss, motion to suppress, etc. The current Florida sentencing scoring system […]
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