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Our Brandon Domestic Violence Attorneys discuss the unique aspects of domestic violence courts. Many experts associate this development with several different reasons. The most common reasons are identified below: First, domestic violence generally follows what is called a cycle of escalating violence. For example, the majority addressing violence simply begins with a push, slap, or […]
Learn More...One of the most common questions posed to the St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law, P. A. is how can the state bring in my previous felony convictions at trial. The most likely they are you brought up in trial is when you testify or when your testimony is brought in through third-party […]
Learn More...There are few processes more confusing than navigating the criminal process, our Tampa Defense Attorneys take pride in walking you through the process. This experience is even more difficult when one attempts to do so without an attorney. We strongly recommend you immediately consult with a Tampa defense attorney after your arrest. Like our criminal […]
Learn More...How to Obtain a Restraining Order (injunction) and Who Can Get One Who can get an injunction? Anyone that is a victim of domestic violence or has a reasonable cause to believe he or she is in danger of domestic violence. Under Florida law domestic violence is considered any form of assault, aggravated assault, battery, […]
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...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...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...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...Tampa injunction attorneys are often asked about what their clients can expect at a preliminary hearing injunction. Florida Statute Section 741.30 is the Florida Statute relating to the specifics of domestic violence injunction. Both the Petitioner (person that filed the injunction) and the Respondent (person the injunction is filed against) will present evidence at […]
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 […]
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