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Category Archives: Blog

Can we get the surveillance footage?

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 […]

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The Trial of Dontae Morris

Another criminal trial, the trial of Dontae Morris, has grasped the Tampa Bay area; this case unfortunately involves the killing of two Tampa Police Department Officers.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are attentively watching this trial as it involves several interesting legal issues.  As you will recall, this occurred several summers ago in 2010 and involved two […]

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I was served with a domestic violence injunction, do I need to show up?

This question is often posed to Tampa domestic violence injunction attorneys by clients, who do not want to go to court, unless they absolutely have to.  Yes, if you fail to show to the domestic violence injunction hearing, more specifically the injunction return hearing, the domestic violence injunction will most certainly be granted unless the […]

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Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorney: Florida’s New Texting and Driving Ban

Many Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorneys have received many questions in the past weeks about the new Florida ban on texting while driving codified by Florida Statute §316.305.  This Statue went into effect across Florida on October 1, 2013.  While I haven’t seen any Tampa Traffic Ticket Attorneys handling any of these tickets yet, I imagine […]

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What is a Tampa Violation of Probation (VOP) Charge?

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 […]

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My Ex-Husband or Ex-Wife lied on Their Financial Affidavit, What Can I Do?

This is one of the most common issues raised to St. Petersburg family law attorneys during family law cases by the opposing parties.  They know their ex-spouse is hiding assets and overstating their expenses in their financial affidavit, but cannot prove it through documented evidence.  Frankly, “they lied on their financial affidavit” is likely one […]

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What state business taxes do we need to pay the State of Florida?

All too often business attorneys do a disservice to businesses by not informing new business start-ups of their potential State of Florida tax liabilities. The attorneys of Hackworth Law, P.A., know that properly advising start-ups is more than registering the new business with the State. Advising a new business of its potential state tax liabilities […]

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How do Tampa Divorce Attorneys Help Keep Your Stuff?

During a divorce, one of the most pressing issues confronting Tampa Divorce Attorneys is which spouse gets which property.  Married couples rack up a lot of stuff during their time together and often the value of the items are as much sentimental as monetary.  Basically, it is very difficult to determine who will get exactly […]

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How much does a Tampa divorce lawyer cost?

Tampa divorce lawyers are often asked about their fees.  Obviously, this is a very important factor for many individuals going through a divorce.  Divorces literally change someone’s financial situation indefinitely and it is important to consider this when retaining the services of a Tampa divorce lawyer.  As I have told countless potential clients, it doesn’t […]

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What is the Florida’s Relocation Statute?

Tampa family law attorneys are often questioned about Florida’s Relocation Statute because parents want to quickly move because of job opportunities, to be closer to their family, etc.  The Relocation Statute is codified by Florida Statute Section 61.13001.  Tampa family law attorneys are often confronted with difficult situations under this statute because they are forced […]

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