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Our Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked this questions by normal folks, who unfortunately have their first brush with the law. Of course, they charges can range from driving under the influence, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, battery or other possession of controlled substance charges. Fortunately for most folks, there are ample opportunities for first […]
Learn More...Anyone that has conducted any sort of internet research regarding their Tampa criminal defense matter or a driving under the influence charge has ultimately come across the term pretrial intervention or misdemeanor intervention program. It is worth noting, though, that currently in the Tampa Bay area, these diversion programs are not offered in driving under […]
Learn More...Tampa drug offense attorneys are often asked about whether it’s even worth going to drug court if their client knows they are going to get taken into custody by the Court. In short, yes, we always recommend folks go to court because it shows the court that you are at least attempting to work with […]
Learn More...As way of background, pretrial intervention (“PTI”) or misdemeanor intervention program (“MIP”) are pretrial intervention programs for first time offenders. Ultimately, the programs are run by the State Attorney’s Office, but administrated by a third-party. For example, the Salvation Army administers the program in Polk and Hillsborough counties. It is worth noting these programs were […]
Learn More...Anyone charge the first-time drug offense in the greater Tampa Bay area has undoubtedly heard of drug court as a potential option to resolve their matter. If they have not heard about from their public defender representing them, they’ve undoubtedly either read about it on the Internet or heard it from someone who has been […]
Learn More...This is another phrase heard by Hillsborough and Pinellas criminal defense attorneys daily. Generally, experienced criminal attorneys, like those at Hackworth Law, recognize the fear, anxiety and apprehension of those explaining the experience of their first arrest. People, who have never been arrested before, present several unique circumstances for Florida criminal defense attorneys. First and […]
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