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Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about whether the case will just be tossed out. Very few cases are actually just thrown out, the best and most efficient means to get a case dismissed is to demonstrate weaknesses to the State Attorney’s Office concerning the strength of their case. Additionally, the most effective ways to […]
Learn More...Unfortunately, this is most common issue raised to the Tampa criminal lawyers of Hackworth Law. If one were to count the number of criminal cases currently on the dockets of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties, the overwhelming majority of the charges would in somehow incorporate a suspended license. Many times someone driving with a suspended […]
Learn More...I heard someone mention “good time,” what does that mean? Good time is essentially time removed off the back in of prison and jail sentences as a reward for good behavior while someone is in custody. Ultimately, the decision as to whether to reward “good time” to an inmate is left to the Sheriff of […]
Learn More...What is “beyond a reasonable doubt?” As we continue through our basics of the Florida criminal justice system, it is important; we discuss arguably the most important aspect of the criminal justice system, the standard or the burden. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the standard of proof the prosecution must prove during a criminal trial. […]
Learn More...Florida Criminal defense attorneys are often asked about parole and probation and unfortunately, many folks simply confuse the same and believe they are the same. The two are very different and distinct, but have some similar implications. Probation is an alternative sentencing that allows a person convicted of an offense to not have to be […]
Learn More...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 […]
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