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According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 30% of individuals who were convicted of violent felonies were under the age of 21.[1] This stat is important for two reasons. First, the number of individuals convicted of violent felonies is steadily rising. Secondly and more concerning, a significant number of those folks with violent felony […]
Learn More...This is one of the first questions many individuals ask the criminal attorneys and family law lawyers of Hackworth Law. Ultimately, the specific judge’s primary implication on the case will be by making specific legal decisions in your case, like on a motion to dismiss, motion to suppress, etc. The current Florida sentencing scoring system […]
Learn More...The overwhelming majority of folks alleged to have violated their probation in Tampa, Florida through a technical violation of probation appear in front of Judge Perry. Appearing before Judge Perry is an experience unlike any other for most criminal defendants, unless they are properly prepared for such an appearance. For example, nearly 99% of criminal […]
Learn More...Our Criminal Attorneys Tampa are often asked about these issues. Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the prosecution in its preparation of score sheets to continue to bring up old charges. Further, many judges in misdemeanor cases, which legally do not rely […]
Learn More...Many Tampa attorneys, in their initial consultation with their clients, will use the phrase “attorney-client” privilege. This phrase relates to the confidentiality between the attorney and their client regarding the matters discussed and exchanged during their meetings. Obviously, this is a far more complex subject than the simple one-sentence definition I provided above, so as […]
Learn More...Tampa sex crimes attorneys are often asked about required treatment following the conviction of someone regarding a sex crime in Florida, when on sex offender probation. Yes, individuals do have to attend certain classes after being released from jail and/or state prison. Specifically, Florida Statute Section 948.30(1)(c) requires, “active participation in and successful completion of […]
Learn More...Our Clearwater VOP Attorneys are often asked by our Clients, which judge will be handling their violation of probation case regardless of whether it is a felony or misdemeanor. All counties have their own arrangements for the handling of VOPs/violations of probation because of the sheer number of the cases in the system. Prior to […]
Learn More...Our Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorneys have significant experience getting our Clients into the DLAP or Drive Legal Again Program, which results in criminal charges being dropped by the State Attorney’s Office upon successful completion of the program. Generally, this program is offered for first time offenders charged with either Driving While License Suspended or Revoked […]
Learn More...Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about what specifically community control entails as part of a criminal sentence. As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog, community control is a potential sentencing option during your Florida criminal case. Chapter 948 provides the statutory limitations for community control and/or probation. […]
Learn More...Our Criminal Attorneys Tampa have handled hundreds of disorderly conduct charges throughout the entire Tampa Bay Area. Florida Statute Section 877.03 provides the statutory definition of disorderly conduct. It provides that “[w]hoever commits such acts as are of a nature to corrupt the public morals, or outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the […]
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