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Habeas corpus

The name of a writ having for its object to bring a person before a court.

Headnote

A brief summary of a legal rule or significant facts in a case, which along with other headnotes, precedes the printed opinion in reports.

Hearing

A formal proceeding (generally less formal than a trial) with definite issues of law or of fact to be heard. Hearings are used extensively by legislative and administrative agencies.

Hearsay

Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.

Hostile witness

A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him or her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked leading questions and may be cross-examined by the party who calls him or her to the stand.

Hung jury

A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.

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DEFENSE CONVINCES STATE TO NOT FILE CHARGES ON ATTEMPTED SEXUAL BATTERY ALLEGATIONS

The Client was contacted by a law enforcement agency with allegations of Attempted Sexual Battery. After reviewing the case and working with the State, Attorney Anthony Rickman convinced the State to not file the charges
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Criminal Mischief & Aggravated Battery with Great Bodily Harm Dismissed

After being charged with three different counts of Criminal Mischief along with Aggravated Battery with great bodily harm, the Defense was able to get the State to drop all charges.
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DUI with Property Damage Reduced to a Reckless Driving

Our client was originally charged with Driving Under the Influence with Property Damage after hitting a Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle. The Defense was able to get the charge reduced to reckless driving. Outcome: DUI
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