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Formal Review Hearings are part of the administrative proceedings related to the DHSMV portion of a DUI. Previously, Tampa DUI lawyers were limited by Florida law which required people charged with DUI to suffer an administrative suspension from the Florida Department of Highway safety motor vehicles to go to a formal review hearing. Many Tampa […]
Learn More...There are few processes more confusing than navigating the criminal process, our Tampa Defense Attorneys take pride in walking you through the process. This experience is even more difficult when one attempts to do so without an attorney. We strongly recommend you immediately consult with a Tampa defense attorney after your arrest. Like our criminal […]
Learn More...Many individuals who fear drug tests have turned to using Spice or other forms of synthetic marijuana. Countries around the Tampa Bay area, including, but not limited to Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties have outlawed and banned the sale of synthetic marijuana. Unfortunately, now an underground market for these synthetic drugs has arisen. The […]
Learn More...In a criminal case, there are two consequences to failing to appear for court. First, if the case is a misdemeanor a warrant will be issued. The bond amount will generally be much higher than the original bond amount. For example, a driving without a valid driver’s license may result in small fine if you […]
Learn More...Many folks accused of a violation of probation, have one very simple issue on their mind – getting a bond on a violation of probation. As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our blog on bhtampa.com, in Florida, those accused of a criminal offense are entitled to a reasonable bond. As we’ve discussed, authorities and most importantly, […]
Learn More...This a question posed by many individuals whose families fortunately have never dealt with someone incarcerated in Orient Road Jail, other County jails or state prison. In short, a commissary account is an account in which people from the outside or individuals in custody can put money to buy certain things above and beyond those provided […]
Learn More...This a question often posed by family, civil, and criminal law cases to the Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law. The simple answer is courts like funding space and enough judges to handle the cases they are forced to accept annually. For example, Tampa and St. Petersburg news sources have recently had many stories concerning the […]
Learn More...This a question often posed to a Valrico Drug Crimes Attorneys regarding cases involving theft, drugs or other possession charges, and weapons. Many individuals tend to think that if the police did their job they will have fingerprints connected to the accused. This question raises about two different issues: First, Assistant State Attorneys and law […]
Learn More...While the media publicizes many Stand Your Ground cases when they don’t believe it was justified, we recently successfully asserted the defense with great success. I recently had the opportunity to defend Mr. Ralph Wald using Stand Your Ground in his recent trial on second degree murder with Joe Episcopo. This trial and the stories […]
Learn More...In short, yes, Tampa trial attorneys can use text messages as evidence as what are called an Admission By Party Opponent. Everyone has heard “objection, hearsay” in any sort of television crime drama, including, but certainly not limited to Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Boston Legal, etc. In short, hearsay is any out […]
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