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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 […]
Learn More...The Difference Between Public Defenders and Private Attorneys This is a question every criminal defendant has asked. This is also a question that really hits close to home for our firm. Jon Hackworth served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Sixth Judicial Circuit after graduating from Stetson University College of Law. About your assistant […]
Learn More...If you or someone you know has ever been in anyway involved in a criminal case, they have likely heard the phrase “discovery” over and over. This raises the obvious question of what it actually means. Ultimately, discovery in a criminal case includes the documents, testimony and other evidence with which the State Attorney’s Office […]
Learn More...Whether someone can get out of jail depends on whether the person has been sentenced or not. If the person has not been sentenced, they will be released when they post bond. Florida law and courts overwhelmingly favor providing those accused with crimes a reasonable bond. Local sheriffs and jails also have very strong incentives […]
Learn More...Court procedure will depend on the nature of the charges and the type of court hearing it is. Generally, things will move very quickly and you will speak very little during the hearing. This is solely for your own benefit and protection because anything you can say can and will be used against you by […]
Learn More...I saw the Jodi Arias Trial, Will The Jury Ask Me Lots of Questions? After this trial, many folks were concerned about can a jury question witnesses. While the Jodi Arias trial has captured the attention of the nation, it has certainly not reached the level of national hysteria of the Casey Anthony trial. One of […]
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