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Category Archives: Blog

How is Temporary Alimony Determined in Tampa Divorce Cases?

Alimony can be an acrimonious thing to settle after divorce cases, and it’s especially complex when you realize the different forms of alimony. It can come under the titles of “transitional” alimony, all the way up to alimony that’s permanent. One significant level is temporary alimony where a spouse is compensated during a divorce trial […]

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Will my Tampa DUI charge affect my insurance rates?

When faced with a Tampa DUI charge, many attorneys are often asked about the financial impacts of a driving under the influence charge by their clients.  Anyone that has watched any amount of TV in the last five years has seen those unforgettable ads by the National Transportation Safety Board or “NTSB” as it is more […]

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Can we file a motion to dismiss a criminal case for lack of evidence?

Unfortunately, a motion to dismiss a criminal case for lack of evidence doesn’t exist.  Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked about this specific motion by their clients.  The bad news is this motion does not exist.  Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure provides several means to potentially dismiss a criminal indictment or information, but filing one […]

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Will my insurance help with the restitution in criminal case involving a car accident?

Restitution in criminal cases often involves questions as to whether one’s insurance will assist them in paying the money back.  Tampa defense attorneys are constantly asked about restitution because restitution is often one of the more significant financial obligations an individual is responsible for after a conviction in their criminal matter.  Florida Statute Section 775.089 […]

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How parental time sharing affects your child’s education opportunities

Unfortunately, divorce is a family matter. Your responsibilities as a parent do not end with a divorce or legal separation, and it’s important to understand how it will affect your child. One such way involves your child’s education. The specifics vary from district-to-district, but if you have child time sharing custody of your child who is […]

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How quick can I get my hardship license?

Many Tampa DUI lawyers are often asked about how quick someone can get their hardship license because of the ten-day limitation from their DUI arrest to get their hardship license.  As you can imagine, these folks are primarily concerned about being able to drive to work, school or the activities necessary for their day-to-day lives […]

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Tampa Divorce Lawyer: What You Need to Know about Restraining Orders in Florida

Whether you live in Florida or another state, abuse in your relationship is never justified—in fact, you should consider it a drop-dead deal breaker.  One of the biggest mistakes victims of relationship abuse make is to assume that “things will get better,” or to believe an abuser’s apology and repeated promises that their egregious behavior […]

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What are the penalties associated with petty theft?

Petty theft is one of the most common charges filed in the Tampa Bay area against individuals. Unfortunately, with the economic downturn, more individuals have seemingly found themselves being accused of petty theft. Further, more often than not, petty theft involves individuals who have never been accused of any other prior crimes and simply made […]

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How can we challenge my DUI arrest?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are always asked by their clients about how to defend their case. At Hackworth Law, we utilize a three phase approach to the defense of Tampa Bay DUI arrests. This approach involves looking at the timeline of how a DUI arrest occurs ensuring we protect our client’s right at each phase. […]

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