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As we’ve discussed extensively throughout our Ybor City criminal defense attorneys blog, a bond is ultimately a tool for a criminal court system to ensure someone’s appearance and in the criminal justice process. Rarely, a court will require what is called a “cash bond.” A cash bond ultimately prevents an accused from going to a […]
Technically, an evidentiary hearing occurs anytime a court hears and considers evidence to make a legal decision. This can occur in many different contexts, including a motion for belated appeal, hearing on a 3.850 motion, etc. The criminal law attorneys of Hackworth Law have handled a variety of evidentiary hearings. An evidentiary hearing in criminal […]
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 […]
When you are arrested, you will need to hire an attorney to represent you in court. Choosing an attorney is vital because they will be advocating on your behalf. At Hackworth Law, our Tampa attorneys have years of experience representing diverse cases. Listed below are just a couple of the cases we can take on, […]
Our Criminal Attorneys Tampa are often asked about these issues. Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the prosecution in its preparation of score sheets to continue to bring up old charges. Further, many judges in misdemeanor cases, which legally do not rely […]
Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about what specifically community control entails as part of a criminal sentence. As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog, community control is a potential sentencing option during your Florida criminal case. Chapter 948 provides the statutory limitations for community control and/or probation. […]
Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the State Attorney’s Office in its preparation of scoresheets and plea negotiations to continue to bring up old charges. Further, most judges in misdemeanor cases, which do not invoke the Florida scoresheet system, consider prior convictions […]
Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the State Attorney’s Office in its preparation of scoresheets and plea negotiations to continue to bring up old charges. Further, most judges in misdemeanor cases, which do not invoke the Florida scoresheet system, consider prior convictions […]
Restitution in criminal cases often involves questions as to whether one’s insurance will assist them in paying the money back. Tampa defense attorneys are constantly asked about restitution because restitution is often one of the more significant financial obligations an individual is responsible for after a conviction in their criminal matter. Florida Statute Section 775.089 […]
Tampa sex crimes attorneys are asked about whether there are minimum mandatory sentences associated with sex crimes and charges. While the level of the offense may score mandatory prison time, few Florida sex crimes feature statutorily provided minimum mandatories. Perhaps, the most common minimum mandatory sentence invoked within the realm of sex crimes relates to […]