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The Challenges Regarding Domestic Violence “Domestic violence” is broadly defined as violent or aggressive behavior in a home. Often, it involves abusive acts performed by an individual on a spouse or partner. Law enforcement, support groups, and domestic violence attorneys in Tampa, FL, have taken notice of its impact in the community. In turn, victims […]
Get a Restraining Order with the Help of Our Tampa Family Lawyers When relationships go sour, it can be hard to disengage – especially when the other party is determined to remain in touch. When you’re ready to go separate ways from your ex-partner, Hackworth Law, P.A. can help you do so gracefully. Turn to […]
Florida gun owners who wish to exercise their right to carry a concealed weapon in Tampa need to know the law. WHAT IS FLORIDA’S CONCEALED CARRY LAW? Florida’s concealed carry law is outlined in section 790.06. Concealed carry is defined as having a firearm on or about one’s person, in public, in a way that […]
A no contact order is a court order entered by a presiding judge limiting a criminal defendant or other party from having contact with another. This occurs most often when a criminal defendant is accused of a domestic violence charge, including misdemeanor domestic violence, felony domestic violence, domestic battery by strangulation, etc. These orders are […]
When two people dissolve what was once a loving relationship, emotions can run high. Just ask any Tampa divorce attorney and chances are, he or she will agree. Why? According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s statistics, more than 16,000 people in the U.S. alone are killed or physically injured each year at the hands […]
Few items cause more questions for Tampa Divorce Attorney as the Standing Temporary Order in Family Law Cases. Frankly, this is because it has such a significant effect on folk’s case during the pendency and many Tampa Family Law Attorneys simply don’t explain the specifics of it their case. In short, this Order provides the […]
Whether you live in Florida or another state, abuse in your relationship is never justified—in fact, you should consider it a drop-dead deal breaker. One of the biggest mistakes victims of relationship abuse make is to assume that “things will get better,” or to believe an abuser’s apology and repeated promises that their egregious behavior […]
Unfortunately, domestic battery is certainly on the rise in the Tampa Bay area. If you ask local assistant state attorneys and/or victim advocates, a number of factors are contributing to this, but that’s a discussion for a different day in a different location. Domestic violence charges are noteworthy for several reasons and they provide specific […]
Florida Statute Section 748.048 regulates “cyber stalking” in Florida. Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked about the above referenced charges because many times they’re used out of context both in the media and in our day-to-day conversations. For example, how many times have you ever heard someone say that they’re stalking someone in jest? […]
Tampa domestic violence attorneys are often explain the most obvious difference is in domestic battery is that the alleged victim has some sort of familial or otherwise relationship with the accused. Additionally, the overwhelming majority of judicial circuits in Florida have courts and prosecutors specifically assigned to prosecute domestic related batteries, especially misdemeanor charges. This is […]