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Tampa federal criminal defense attorneys are often asked about wire fraud and mail fraud charges because they are so commonly used, yet never actually defined properly. In our experience, this relates to how vague and overused the charges are in the media. All other charges specifically provide the elements of the charge in the title/name […]
A proffer has two separate meanings depending on its context. The meaning differs on whether it is used in a trial or evidentiary hearing setting or a criminal matter, either in the Federal or State system. First, if the term is used regarding a trial or evidentiary hearing setting, it is referring to an attorney […]
Yes, many probationers ask their Tampa criminal defense attorneys about trying to early terminate their probation. Obviously, they are in hurry to attempt to get off probation for a variety of reason, including being done with supervision, supervision interfering with their job, tired of being fearful of violating probation, etc. Yes, a probationer can apply […]
Tampa sex crimes attorneys routinely face similar questions after the large scale sting operations that have become commonplace throughout central Florida over the last ten years. This article will explain the specifics of the “traveling to meet a minor” charge, common law enforcement tactics used in these cases and potential defenses to the charges. First […]
Yes, the above-referenced charge under Florida’s “10-20-Life” Statute carries a ten (10) year minimum mandatory on a robbery with a firearm charge. This is incredibly frustrating for Tampa criminal attorneys obviously because all charges are different and minimum mandatories, like the ones provided for in “10-20-Life” treat all cases identically. These cases involve significant experience […]
Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked by their clients about what all “conspiracy” entails with regards to their Florida or Federal criminal charge. Frankly, “conspiracy” includes a whole host of different acts. Florida Statute 777.04 provides the relevant offense classification for conspiracy, attempt and solicitation crimes in Florida. It is worth highlighting the differences between […]
Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are constantly asked by their clients about what someone’s criminal score is with regards to their Florida scoresheet. If you have checked out our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog, we discuss at length what all is involved in the calculation of a score. Our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog has ample […]
Unfortunately, media talking heads and other pundits have ignored the simple, underlying problem with the State Attorney’s Office strategy in the Michael Dunn case – they overcharged the case. For people that operate in the Florida criminal justice system every day, this shouldn’t come as a surprise for anyone. It is common knowledge that some […]
Many Tampa criminal lawyers are asked about the specifics of 10-20-Life and its impact on an individual’s criminal case. 10-20-Life involves cases, where firearms are used in connection during certain enumerated offenses. In January 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the 10-20-Life law. As part of the Law, the Florida Legislature enacted a significant amount of […]
This is one of the more common questions posed to criminal defense attorneys such as the St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorneys at Hackworth Law, P.A. Many individuals debate whether it’s even worth getting an attorney or whether they should just attempt to defend themselves alone in a criminal court or with the assistance of a public […]