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When a judge convicts a defendant through either trial or a plea, the judge can choose from many options for sentencing: incarceration, probation and/or pay a fine. Probation is an alternative to sentencing a defendant to jail after a judge has found a defendant as guilty (convicted). If probation is violated, the defendant can receive […]
Learn More...A question that usually comes up from clients is, “I want an appeal, what do I do?” Here is the scenario: You went to court and things didn’t go the way you planned; now you want to appeal the judgment. One of the most important issues you can do when considering an appeal in any case […]
Learn More...What to do after being arrested After you’ve been arrested, the first thing that usually happens is booking. The overwhelming majority of individuals are arrested somewhere other than their residence, so they are either transported directly county jail or a substation. In Hillsborough County, you will first be taken to Orient Road Jail prior to […]
Learn More...The short answer is yes. It will often be dependent on the situation. Every defendant has a Constitutional right to take the stand and defend him or herself. However, in some cases, it might not be beneficial for a defendant to take the stand. Ultimately, the Valrico DUI Attorney of Hackworth Law can only give […]
Learn More...Why did they arrest both of us, there was only one bag of a controlled substance? This is a scenario played out across Pinellas, Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough county daily. The situation usually plays out like this – two people, generally young men, are driving in one vehicle. They are pulled over and the police […]
Learn More...Our Tampa Trial Attorneys discuss what someone can anticipate during either a civil or criminal trial. The next chapter in the basics of a Florida criminal case concerns what exactly happens at a trial. Everyone has seen what criminal trials look like on television and in movies, but as with so many other matters in […]
Learn More...Being arrested for domestic violence is one of the most frustrating and difficult things for many people to face. First and foremost, this is a very difficult position to be in. Unfortunately, this is an experience played out across Brandon and Westchase daily. Generally, those arrested face charges ranging from domestic battery to assault to […]
Learn More...Trial Procedures: Can I call a witness in my defense during trial? Our next entry in our basics of Florida criminal procedure series regards whether an accused can call their own witnesses and present their own testimony at their trial. One of the most common questions by those accused of a crime are when are […]
Learn More...How much will your firm charge me for my criminal case? This is a question we take very seriously at Hackworth Law. Your case and the unique facts behind it will ultimately dictate the cost of your specific case. The Brandon criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law will work with you and prepare a case […]
Learn More...So I got arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, what are the maximum DUI penalties? After being arrested for DUI in Hillsborough or Pinellas counties, a totally natural question is what am I facing? What should I expect? The St Petersburg criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law have sat down with countless families […]
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