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Category Archives: Domestic Violence

What is Cyber Stalking?

Florida Statute Section 748.048 regulates “cyber stalking” in Florida.  Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked about the above referenced charges because many times they’re used out of context both in the media and in our day-to-day conversations. For example, how many times have you ever heard someone say that they’re stalking someone in jest? […]

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What is a motion to suppress?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked by their clients what exactly a motion to suppress entails.   A Motion to Suppress is a very important tool for Tampa criminal defense attorney, when working your case.  Further, a motion to suppress is filed under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.190, for your convenience, we have […]

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Tampa Expungement Attorney: What all does expungement entail?

Tampa expungement attorneys are often asked about the specifics of expungement primarily because of folks’ interest in ensuring no one will ever find out about their prior criminal record.   Expunging a charge in Florida is governed by Florida Statute Section 943.0585.  Our firm routinely handles these services for folks throughout the entire State.  Our Tampa […]

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St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney – costs to handle my case?

This is one of the more common questions posed to St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys. Ultimately, this question comes down to a matter of factors, including but not limited to the complexity of the case, the severity of the charges, your expectations concerning the case, your prior history, etc. For example, obviously a first degree […]

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What is a deposition?

A deposition is a tool of discovery for Tampa trial attorneys to use during litigation. During a deposition, a deponent (the person being asked the questions) is placed under oath by the court reporter, or a notary if they’re appearing via telephone.  During the deposition, an attorney will ask the deponent multiple questions concerning the […]

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Brandon Defense Attorneys: Posting Bond

Brandon Defense Attorneys are often asked about the internal procedures and the timeline for the release of folks after bond has been posted from Hillsborough and Pinellas County Jails, but unfortunately our information is limited and based solely on our experience as Brandon Defense Attorneys. Generally, I tell individuals to expect it to take between four and eight hours for their loved ones to […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyers: Will I Go to Jail When I go to Court?

Many individuals that have never been charged with a criminal charge regularly ask the Tampa criminal lawyers of Hackworth Law whether they will go to jail when they go to court for their criminal case.  We often explain that if they are going to jail, they will know when they are because they will either […]

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Should I talk to the police about my case?

This is one of the most common questions posed to Tampa criminal attorneys. It seems as though it’s a natural inclination for people to want to tell their side of the story and talk to the police. Out of the thousands and thousands of criminal cases I’ve worked, I have never seen anyone ever talk […]

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Tampa Domestic Violence Attorneys – Why do I need one?

Tampa domestic violence attorneys are often explain the most obvious difference is in domestic battery is that the alleged victim has some sort of familial or otherwise relationship with the accused. Additionally, the overwhelming majority of judicial circuits in Florida have courts and prosecutors specifically assigned to prosecute domestic related batteries, especially misdemeanor charges.  This is […]

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Brandon Drug Attorneys: What is My Judge Like?

The overwhelming majority of individuals charged with a criminal offense in Florida always ask the Brandon drug attorneys of Hackworth Law about the specifics of their judge.  Frankly unless the case goes to trial, your judge will have very little impact on your case since the plea will be an agreement between the parties, rather than […]

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