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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 […]
Learn More...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, […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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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