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Folks charged with violations of probation are constantly wondering if they will be able to get a bond on a violation of probation or VOP. Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about in bond issues generally, but more often than not these issues focus on whether someone being charged with a VOP can get […]
Learn More...Tampa DUI lawyers are often asked about driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints and how they are legal. Our American criminal justice system provides tons of protections against the police stopping someone without a specific reason, we constantly are bombarded by words like reasonable suspicion, probable cause, etc. DUI checkpoints are essentially the exception and […]
Learn More...Tampa DUI Attorneys are often asked about the specifics of DUI checkpoints. These checkpoints lead to many DUI arrests throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area. DUI Checkpoints also lead to numerous other traffic infractions, including violations relating to headlights, tail lights, registration and carrying proper insurance. Further, these checkpoints also lead to the discovery and […]
Learn More...Many cases depend on whether attorneys are able to get the surveillance footage of the alleged events. Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often requested by their clients to immediately obtain the surveillance footage of their alleged crimes. Everyone is well aware of the widespread use of surveillance cameras throughout our communities, including personal residences, shopping […]
Learn More...Tampa violation of probation attorneys are often asked about what a VOP or Violation of Probation means. Unfortunately, violation of Probation charges occur as often as folks being placed on probation. A violation of probation occurs when someone on probation either receives a technical or substantive violation. A technical violation occurs when someone violates one of the […]
Learn More...Similar to questions from criminal defendants about speaking personally to the judge, writing a letter to the judge raises other potential ethical dilemmas which will get a criminal defendant into major issues with the Judge and Assistant State Attorney. While there are obvious concerns with those statements being used against a criminal defendant during a […]
Learn More...Criminal Discovery is essentially those documents that make up the State’s case against you. Yes, one of the basic responsibilities and duties of your Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer is to keep you informed of the status and strength/weakness of your case. If you have not seen your criminal discovery, you should certainly ask or demand your criminal […]
Learn More...Formal Review Hearings are part of the administrative proceedings related to the DHSMV portion of a DUI. Previously, Tampa DUI lawyers were limited by Florida law which required people charged with DUI to suffer an administrative suspension from the Florida Department of Highway safety motor vehicles to go to a formal review hearing. Many Tampa […]
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...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 […]
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