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Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Can I hire a new Tampa criminal defense attorney in the middle of the case?

In short, yes, you can essentially always change Tampa criminal defense attorneys in the middle of your trial.  While there are obvious ethical and strategy implications on Tampa criminal defense attorneys, who jump into cases late in the game, a criminal defendant can always attempt to substitute in a new Tampa criminal defense attorney.   An […]

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Can this case be beat at trial?

This is likely the most common question posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by their clients.  Unfortunately, it is probably the most common question that cannot be answered by attorneys because it involves a thousand issues.  Many folks fail to consider all the necessary factors though as to whether a case can be beat at […]

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What does a D6 Suspension mean?

This is one of the most confusing issues both for Florida drivers and one of the most posed questions to Tampa traffic ticket attorneys.  Unfortunately, Florida drivers encounter these problems very often and receive little to no assistance as to how to resolve them.  Drivers are often left dazed and confused as to what to […]

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Domestic Battery – What if there isn’t a victim to testify?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked this question by their clients when they have some sort of a relationship with the victim such as wife/husband or girlfriend/boyfriend in a domestic battery case, how the State Attorney’s Office can go forward on the charge?  Ultimately, the simple fact is that many Assistant State Attorneys go […]

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Plant City Drug Attorneys: Will I get my 10% back on the bond?

Many Plant City Drug Attorneys are asked about the specifics of bonding people out and the money involved.  While we would obviously defer all major issues concerning bonds to your bondsman, it is worth discussing the 10% payment required by bondsman and whether you will receive it once your criminal case is concluded. As way […]

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What is Felony Murder?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about Florida’s felony murder statute.   Many Tampa criminal lawyers criticize Florida’s felony murder statute and jurisprudence as it has had significant unintended consequences.  Our Tampa criminal lawyers have personally seen situations, where individuals with absolutely no intent or interest to commit murder have been charged with it under the […]

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What is the difference between stalking and aggravated stalking?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the differences between stalking and aggravated stalking.   They are both obviously very serious charges, given their nature and the allegations often involved.  We have handled these types of charges often and have even tried the cases, when necessary.  Florida Statute Section 784.048 defines both stalking and aggravated […]

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TOP TEN REASONS TO HIRE A TAMPA TRAFFIC ATTORNEYS FROM BLUMENAUER HACKWORTH

10.       Avoid sitting in the Hillsborough Clerk of Court’s Traffic Ticket Office for hours waiting on the numbering system to randomly call your number. 9.         Avoid being ordered around by Bailiffs at traffic court about things like chewing gum, cell phones, etc. 8.         Avoid paying $6.00 to park at the Hillsborough County Courthouse at least […]

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Who goes first in a criminal trial?

During a Florida criminal trial, the State Attorney’s Office is able to present evidence first and last because they have the burden of proof in prosecuting the case.   Tampa criminal lawyers are “sandwiched” between the State Attorney’s Office presentation of evidence.   Following the state attorney’s presentation of evidence, the defense then gets to present its […]

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How Michael Dunn was Not Found Guilty of First Degree Murder?

Unfortunately, media talking heads and other pundits have ignored the simple, underlying problem with the State Attorney’s Office strategy in the Michael Dunn case – they overcharged the case.   For people that operate in the Florida criminal justice system every day, this shouldn’t come as a surprise for anyone.  It is common knowledge that some […]

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