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Category Archives: Blog

Tampa Trial Attorneys:Can text messages be used as evidence?

In short, yes, Tampa trial attorneys can use text messages as evidence as what are called an Admission By Party Opponent.  Everyone has heard “objection, hearsay” in any sort of television crime drama, including, but certainly not limited to Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Boston Legal, etc.  In short, hearsay is any out […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyers: Can My Case Be Dismissed?

Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about whether the case will just be tossed out.  Very few cases are actually just thrown out, the best and most efficient means to get a case dismissed is to demonstrate weaknesses to the State Attorney’s Office concerning the strength of their case.  Additionally, the most effective ways to […]

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FAQ: What is the Divorce Process?

Thinking about divorce but don’t know where to begin? Spouse has filed a divorce against you and you don’t know what to do? A divorce is known as a “dissolution of marriage.”  A dissolution of marriage may be granted in Florida if: the marriage is irretrievably broken or mental incapacity of one of the spouses […]

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What to Do if License is Suspended

Unfortunately, this is most common issue raised to the Tampa criminal lawyers of Hackworth Law. If one were to count the number of criminal cases currently on the dockets of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties, the overwhelming majority of the charges would in somehow incorporate a suspended license. Many times someone driving with a suspended […]

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Good Time Legal Definition

I heard someone mention “good time,” what does that mean? Good time is essentially time removed off the back in of prison and jail sentences as a reward for good behavior while someone is in custody. Ultimately, the decision as to whether to reward “good time” to an inmate is left to the Sheriff of […]

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Legal Terms: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

What is “beyond a reasonable doubt?” As we continue through our basics of the Florida criminal justice system, it is important; we discuss arguably the most important aspect of the criminal justice system, the standard or the burden. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the standard of proof the prosecution must prove during a criminal trial. […]

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What to Do If Landlord Keeps Security Deposit

You’ve moved out but your landlord has withheld your security deposit, now what? If your landlord keeps security deposit, you have rights to quickly get it back! According to Florida Statute Section 83.49, upon vacating the premises, the landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit. If the landlord decides to keep all or part of […]

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What exactly happened at the George Zimmerman trial today?

On April 30, 2013, there was another hearing in the criminal case involving George Zimmerman. By way of background, Zimmerman is accused of murdering Trayvon Martin. As you will likely remember, Zimmerman initially relied on Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” hearing to justify and explain his shooting of Martin. Ultimately, there has been much speculation and […]

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What to Do If a Landlord Withholds Security Deposit

You’ve moved out but your landlord withholds your security deposit, now what? Many people wonder what to do if landlord withholds security deposit, our Tampa Landlord/Tenant attorneys can help. According to Florida Statute Section 83.49, upon vacating the premises, the landlord has 15 days to return your security deposit. If a landlord withholds security deposit or a […]

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