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Category Archives: Blog

How Do Companies Test for Sinkholes?

Ultimately, there are many different methods geotechnical firms use to test for sinkholes.  Our Tampa Sinkhole Attorneys are extremely familiar for all the different means used to test for sinkholes and have handled cases involving all of them.  Standard Penetration Testing (“SPT”) – involves hammering and drilling a boring into the ground and actually sampling […]

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But it is only Spice or K2…

Many individuals who fear drug tests have turned to using Spice or other forms of synthetic marijuana.  Countries around the Tampa Bay area, including, but not limited to Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Sarasota Counties have outlawed and banned the sale of synthetic marijuana. Unfortunately, now an underground market for these synthetic drugs has arisen. The […]

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If I don’t come to court, will I get a warrant?

In a criminal case, there are two consequences to failing to appear for court. First, if the case is a misdemeanor a warrant will be issued. The bond amount will generally be much higher than the original bond amount. For example, a driving without a valid driver’s license may result in small fine if you […]

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Am I entitled to a bond on a violation of probation?

Many folks accused of a violation of probation, have one very simple issue on their mind – getting a bond on a violation of probation.  As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our blog on bhtampa.com, in Florida, those accused of a criminal offense are entitled to a reasonable bond.  As we’ve discussed, authorities and most importantly, […]

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I found you on Avvo, why do you recommend people retain an attorney?

Websites, like Avvo, are great tools for folks looking for attorneys, but of course it is only the first step.  Our answer to this is simple – it is absolutely impossible to give serious, credible legal advice over the Internet with limited facts and circumstances afforded in the space offered by websites like Avoo. For […]

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Orient Road Jail: What is a commissary account?

This a question posed by many individuals whose families fortunately have never dealt with someone incarcerated in Orient Road Jail, other County jails or state prison. In short, a commissary account is an account in which people from the outside or individuals in custody can put money to buy certain things above and beyond those provided […]

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Tampa Attorneys: Why are courts so slow?

This a question often posed by family, civil, and criminal law cases to the Tampa attorneys of Hackworth Law. The simple answer is courts like funding space and enough judges to handle the cases they are forced to accept annually. For example, Tampa and St. Petersburg news sources have recently had many stories concerning the […]

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My ex-husband/wife refuses to work. How can we calculate child support amounts?

Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. One spouse is working attempting to make ends meet while supporting a child, meanwhile the other spouse refuses to work and/or pay any child support. The other spouse apparently is relying on their income of zero to prevent a court for morning and paying child support. Florida courts ultimately […]

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Valrico Drug Crimes Attorneys:Can they convict without fingerprints?

This a question often posed to a Valrico Drug Crimes Attorneys regarding cases involving theft, drugs or other possession charges, and weapons. Many individuals tend to think that if the police did their job they will have fingerprints connected to the accused. This question raises about two different issues: First, Assistant State Attorneys and law […]

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Defending Ralph Wald – Stand Your Ground

While the media publicizes many Stand Your Ground cases when they don’t believe it was justified, we recently successfully asserted the defense with great success.  I recently had the opportunity to defend Mr. Ralph Wald using Stand Your Ground in his recent trial on second degree murder with Joe Episcopo.  This trial and the stories […]

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