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Navigating Legal Waters with Expertise
Knowing your rights is crucial when facing criminal charges. My office can help guide you through the complex legal system.
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Building a Strong Defense
Crafting a well-researched defense is essential for a favorable outcome. Challenging evidence, presenting alibis, and identifying witnesses are all part of how my firm will work to defend your case.
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Protecting You and Your Rights
Being arrested can be a daunting experience. I can help explain the process and how to protect your rights in interactions with law enforcement.
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Understanding Potential Penalties
Sentencing determines the consequences of a conviction. I can advise on the the factors that influence sentencing decisions, the range of potential penalties, and the strategies used to argue for reduced or alternative sentences.
A Premier Criminal Defense Firm In the Tampa Bay Area
Serving Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough Counties
Tailored Service to Each Unique Criminal Inquiry
- Felony Charges
- Misdemeanor Charges
- Violations of Probation
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Written Threats
- Financial Crimes
- Injunction Defense
- Sex Offenses
- Sealing and Expungement
DUI
Battery
Written Threats to Kill
Scheme to Defraud
DUI
Battery
Written Threats to Kill
Scheme to Defraud
Initial Consultation
The process begins with a consultation between the client and an attorney. During this meeting, the attorney listens to the client's situation, provides legal advice, and assesses the viability of the case.
Case Assessment
After understanding the client's situation, the attorney conducts a thorough case assessment. This involves reviewing relevant documents, conducting legal research, and analyzing the legal issues involved.
Pretrial Negotiations
Based on the research and assessment, the attorney develops a legal strategy tailored to the client's goals. This strategy outlines how the case will be approached, such as working for a plea deal, pretrial diversion, or setting the case for trial.
Trial
If negotiations fail, and if applicable, the attorney challenges the State's evidence, argues defenses to the crime, and advocates to the judge or jury for a not guilty or lesser verdict.
After obtaining a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law, I spent many years honing my trial skills and learning how to build a case with the State Attorney's Office in Pinellas County, Florida. I moved to private criminal defense and found a passion for defending those accused of crimes.
Founded on the belief that everyone deserves fair and equitable treatment under the law, Haworth Legal strives to provide unparalleled client-centered legal representation and guidance. Our mission is clear: to empower and protect our clients while navigating the intricate pathways of the criminal justice system.
At Haworth Legal, my vision is to evolve criminal defense services through innovation, empathy, and unwavering dedication to my clients. I envision a future where legal complexities are simplified and the law is used as a tool for change and redemption -- not just punishment.
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