So I Was Arrested For Prostitution Charge?
Apr 26, 2013
Unfortunately, prostitution charges carry a very severe and unusual stigma and harsh circumstances as compared to other charges. Many courts in Central Florida, including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pol...
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My Probation Officer and I Are Constantly Fighting?
Apr 26, 2013
Unfortunately, this is another common occurrence for people in Central Florida on probation. It is one of the nasty, unfortunate facts of probations that often times probation officers and probationers...
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The State Dropped the Charges Against Me, Can the State Go Forward on the VOP?
Apr 26, 2013
This is arguably the most common question posed to the violation of probation attorneys of Blumenauer Hackworth. The scenario generally proceeds as follows. An individual is placed on probation and ch...
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What is probation?
Apr 26, 2013
Often time for many people unfamiliar with the criminal justice system have heard the term probation before, but are totally unaware of what it exactly means.
First and foremost, probation is very di...
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What is the amount of the bond going to be?
Apr 26, 2013
First, it is worth mentioning and discussing what exact purpose bond serves. Bond is only intended to ensure your continued appearance at court proceedings.
Secondly, it is impossible to accurately d...
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What does “bond” mean?
Apr 26, 2013
First and foremost, it is worth discussing what does bond even mean. It is essentially the monetary amount to ensure your appearance. It is principally in place to ensure someones appearance at court a...
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What is “beyond a reasonable doubt?”
Apr 26, 2013
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.
B...
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If the Judge only knew this, He/She Would Drop the Charges…
Apr 26, 2013
Unfortunately, there is a very popular myth that Florida criminal judges simply drop or order the State Attorneys Office to drop charges often. This is incredibly far from the truth. Even worse, many ...
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I saw the Jodi Arias Trial, Will The Jury Ask Me Lots of Questions?
Apr 26, 2013
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 the most telling moments of trial oc...
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Can My Case Be Thrown Out?
Apr 23, 2013
Very few cases are actually just thrown out, the best and most efficient means to get a case dismissed is to demonstrate weaknesses to the State Attorneys Office concerning the strength of their case....
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