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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 […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...Brandon criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the impact of polygraph tests and the admission of same. In short, no, they are not admissible in Florida courts. Before going too far into why they are not yet admissible, it is worth highlighting specifically how these machines are supposed to work. Polygraphs are intended to […]
Learn More...Tampa Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked by their clients about what a proffer means and why it can benefit them. Frankly, one of the easiest ways to get a reduced sentence in the Federal Criminal system is by providing substantial assistance to the assigned Assistant United States Attorney. Obviously, the thought of sitting […]
Learn More...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 […]
Learn More...Often times, Tampa criminal defense lawyers are asked specifically what RICO means in a criminal context. RICO is used frequently in the news and in movies, but very rarely is it adequately defined. Simply put, it stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Florida’s RICO Statute is a chapter, rather than a specific […]
Learn More...Many folks monitoring the situation regarding minimum mandatory sentences were excited about Attorney General Holder’s recent speeches concerning the sentences. Ultimately, Attorney General Holder’s announcement will only affect those criminal drug cases in the federal criminal justice system. For example, those charged in state court will certainly not see the benefit of Attorney General Holder’s […]
Learn More...This is a question often posed to Tampa criminal attorneys. Yes, you should absolutely contact the Florida criminal defense attorneys of Hackworth Law. Generally, it involves cases where good, hardworking people have learned they are being investigated by law enforcement for criminal charges ranging from white collar crimes to driving offenses. Often times these investigations […]
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