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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 […]
Learn More...Court procedure will depend on the nature of the charges and the type of court hearing it is. Generally, things will move very quickly and you will speak very little during the hearing. This is solely for your own benefit and protection because anything you can say can and will be used against you by […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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. […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...What is the process of bail? Valrico criminal defense attorneys are often asked about how bail/bond is set in a criminal case. First, it is worth mentioning and discussing what exact purpose a bail bond serves. Bail bonds are only intended to ensure your continued appearance at court proceedings. The Court is relying on the […]
Learn More...First and foremost, it is worth discussing what does a bail bond even mean. It is essentially the monetary amount to ensure your appearance. It is principally in place to ensure someone’s appearance at court appearances, including trial and/or sentencing. The bail bond amount is set by a judge. Obviously, if you do not appear […]
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