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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...Ultimately under the current Florida legislation, there are about three (3) different folks involved in determining whether there is a sinkhole at your residence. A “Neutral Evaluator” means a professional engineer or a professional geologist who has completed a course of study in alternative dispute resolution designed or approved by the department for use in […]
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...The State Dropped My Criminal Charge, Can I Be Charged with Violation of Probation? What is a Violation of Probation (VOP)? This is arguably the most common question posed to the violation of probation attorneys of Hackworth Law. The scenario generally proceeds as follows: An individual is placed on probation and charged with a new […]
Learn More...Often time for many people unfamiliar with the criminal justice system have heard the term “probation” before, but are totally unaware of what it exactly means. First and foremost, probation is very difficult. It requires one to have a very flexible work schedule, free time to complete classes, community services and regular court appearances and […]
Learn More...What is the process of bail? Valrico criminal defense attorneys are often asked about how bail/bond is set in a criminal case. First, it is worth mentioning and discussing what exact purpose a bail bond serves. Bail bonds are only intended to ensure your continued appearance at court proceedings. The Court is relying on the […]
Learn More...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...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...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 […]
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