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Category Archives: Blog

What is Discovery in a Criminal Case?

If you or someone you know has ever been in anyway involved in a criminal case, they have likely heard the phrase “discovery” over and over. This raises the obvious question of what it actually means. Ultimately, discovery in a criminal case includes the documents, testimony and other evidence with which the State Attorney’s Office […]

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Florida Sinkholes: Who Determines Whether I Have a Sinkhole at My House?

Ultimately under the current Florida legislation, there are about three (3) different folks involved in determining whether there is a sinkhole at your residence. A “Neutral Evaluator” means a professional engineer or a professional geologist who has completed a course of study in alternative dispute resolution designed or approved by the department for use in […]

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How Do I Get Someone Out of Jail?

Whether someone can get out of jail depends on whether the person has been sentenced or not. If the person has not been sentenced, they will be released when they post bond. Florida law and courts overwhelmingly favor providing those accused with crimes a reasonable bond. Local sheriffs and jails also have very strong incentives […]

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Can the Jury Question Witnesses During Trial?

I saw the Jodi Arias Trial, Will The Jury Ask Me Lots of Questions? After this trial, many folks were concerned about can a jury question witnesses. While the Jodi Arias trial has captured the attention of the nation, it has certainly not reached the level of national hysteria of the Casey Anthony trial. One of […]

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New Changes to Florida Law on Sinkhole Activity

How does Florida Law currently define “sinkhole activity” and other related terms in light of the new statutory changes? While these definition changes may simply appear to be minor, they have major implications for Florida homeowners. “Sinkhole” means a landform created by subsidence of soil, sediment, or rock as underling strata are dissolved by groundwater. […]

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What Happens in a Divorce Trial?

First and foremost, a divorce can be a very frustrating, lengthy and costly process, especially if many debts and/or assets are involved or minor children are involved. The good news is that your divorce trial will for all practical purposes end the divorce process for the time being. Secondly, like all trials, a divorce trial […]

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Florida Child Support Calculator – How is Child Support Determined?

How Does the Court Determine the Amount of Child Support I am Owed? Many free Florida Child Support Calculators offer free estimates for monthly child support payments.  This is a question posed by many folks going through various family law issues, including child custody and divorce proceedings. The good news is it is relatively simple […]

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What is a Violation of Probation (VOP)?

The State Dropped My Criminal Charge, Can I Be Charged with Violation of Probation? What is a Violation of Probation (VOP)? This is arguably the most common question posed to the violation of probation attorneys of Hackworth Law. The scenario generally proceeds as follows: An individual is placed on probation and charged with a new […]

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What is Misdemeanor Probation? What is felony probation?

Often time for many people unfamiliar with the criminal justice system have heard the term “probation” before, but are totally unaware of what it exactly means. First and foremost, probation is very difficult. It requires one to have a very flexible work schedule, free time to complete classes, community services and regular court appearances and […]

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