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What is “beyond a reasonable doubt?” As we continue through our basics of the Florida criminal justice system, it is important; we discuss arguably the most important aspect of the criminal justice system, the standard or the burden. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the standard of proof the prosecution must prove during a criminal trial. […]
Learn More...On April 30, 2013, there was another hearing in the criminal case involving George Zimmerman. By way of background, Zimmerman is accused of murdering Trayvon Martin. As you will likely remember, Zimmerman initially relied on Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” hearing to justify and explain his shooting of Martin. Ultimately, there has been much speculation and […]
Learn More...What to do after being arrested After you’ve been arrested, the first thing that usually happens is booking. The overwhelming majority of individuals are arrested somewhere other than their residence, so they are either transported directly county jail or a substation. In Hillsborough County, you will first be taken to Orient Road Jail prior to […]
Learn More...The short answer is yes. It will often be dependent on the situation. Every defendant has a Constitutional right to take the stand and defend him or herself. However, in some cases, it might not be beneficial for a defendant to take the stand. Ultimately, the Valrico DUI Attorney of Hackworth Law can only give […]
Learn More...Our Tampa Trial Attorneys discuss what someone can anticipate during either a civil or criminal trial. The next chapter in the basics of a Florida criminal case concerns what exactly happens at a trial. Everyone has seen what criminal trials look like on television and in movies, but as with so many other matters in […]
Learn More...Trial Procedures: Can I call a witness in my defense during trial? Our next entry in our basics of Florida criminal procedure series regards whether an accused can call their own witnesses and present their own testimony at their trial. One of the most common questions by those accused of a crime are when are […]
Learn More...Court procedure will depend on the nature of the charges and the type of court hearing it is. Generally, things will move very quickly and you will speak very little during the hearing. This is solely for your own benefit and protection because anything you can say can and will be used against you by […]
Learn More...I saw the Jodi Arias Trial, Will The Jury Ask Me Lots of Questions? After this trial, many folks were concerned about can a jury question witnesses. While the Jodi Arias trial has captured the attention of the nation, it has certainly not reached the level of national hysteria of the Casey Anthony trial. One of […]
Learn More...First and foremost, a divorce can be a very frustrating, lengthy and costly process, especially if many debts and/or assets are involved or minor children are involved. The good news is that your divorce trial will for all practical purposes end the divorce process for the time being. Secondly, like all trials, a divorce trial […]
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