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First and foremost, it is worth discussing what does a bail bond even mean. It is essentially the monetary amount to ensure your appearance. It is principally in place to ensure someone’s appearance at court appearances, including trial and/or sentencing. The bail bond amount is set by a judge. Obviously, if you do not appear […]
Learn More...I want an Expungement of my Criminal Record, What Should I do? Expungements are important because they clear records assisting folks in seeking employment, passing background checks, developing and maintaining future relationships and other activities of that nature. The Clearwater expungement attorneys of Hackworth Law are experienced in providing expungement services to our clients. Additionally, we […]
Learn More...If the you believe that the “police lied during my arrest” or misstated facts about the circumstances of your arrest, you need to quickly retain a criminal defense attorney to begin interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to assist in the case before it is lost or destroyed. Unfortunately, this issue has become so prevalent that even major […]
Learn More...This is a question often posed to Tampa criminal attorneys. Yes, you should absolutely contact the Florida criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law. Generally, it involves cases where good, hardworking people have learned they are being investigated by law enforcement for criminal charges ranging from white collar crimes to driving offenses. Often times these investigations […]
Learn More...Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute Few cases have captivated the Tampa area as the case of State of Florida v. Trevor Dooley, this case quickly gained fame because of Florida’s Stand Your Ground Statute. In light of the shooting involving George Zimmerman and Trevon Martin, the national media quickly focused its spotlight to include the […]
Learn More...Yes, the specialized driving under the influence (“DUI”) enforcement teams of the St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa Police Departments can and nightly do. Florida Statute Section 316.193 which governs driving under the influence specifically lists that a person “is under the influence of alcoholic beverages, any chemical substance set forth in s. 877.111, or any […]
Learn More...This is arguably the most commonly asked question to Florida criminal defense attorney. Generally the question sound something like this “hypothetically, if I get pulled over should I blow or not?” The short answer to this question is it depends on the facts of this case. The decision as to whether take a breathalyzer test […]
Learn More...Our Tampa Attorneys handle a variety of cases throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area and Central Florida. We are always looking for exciting, challenging cases to offer our assistance. The Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law cover the following areas: Tampa, Sarasota, Brandon, Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Gulfport, Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Tampa, Lutz, Westchase, […]
Learn More...This is another phrase heard by Hillsborough and Pinellas criminal defense attorneys daily. Generally, experienced criminal attorneys, like those at Hackworth Law, recognize the fear, anxiety and apprehension of those explaining the experience of their first arrest. People, who have never been arrested before, present several unique circumstances for Florida criminal defense attorneys. First and […]
Learn More...This is an unfortunately a situation playing out on the streets and roads of Hillsborough and Pinellas County every day. Countless drivers from St. Petersburg to Clearwater to Tampa have been arrested and charged with driving under the influence despite consuming no alcohol and only taking their prescriptions, as dictated by a medical doctor. Drivers […]
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