David C. Hardy

If you’ve been charged with a crime in the Florida state courts, it is important you understand the difference between a “withhold of adjudication” and an “adjudication of guilt.”  The distinction between these outcomes is crucial, as in some cases an adjudication of guilt can significantly impact your future.  What is a Withhold of Adjudication? […]

I am a former Florida DUI prosecutor that now works as a DUI defense attorney in Tampa.  I worked as an assistant state attorney in Tampa for more than 5 years.  During that time, I prosecuted over a thousand DUI cases.  When I first started as a prosecutor, I realized that DUI cases fell into […]

Learn how a Tampa DUI attorney can reduce penalties, avoid interlock devices, and secure permits with expert defense strategies.

If you are reading this, you have had a difficult day. You’ve likely been stopped by a police officer, detained, and asked to perform some very tricky field sobriety exercises, under some very difficult conditions.   Then, you were arrested and taken to jail. Obviously, you are stressed out, nervous, and confused. Take a deep breath.  […]

How a Typical DUI Case Begins Imagine you are driving on a Tampa, Florida roadway, in the early hours of the morning, coming home from a party at a friend’s house.  Perhaps you’ve had a few drinks over the course of the evening, but you don’t believe that your ability to drive has been impaired.   […]

Have you or a loved one been arrested for DUI in Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco County Florida?  If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you or a loved one has been arrested for DUI in Florida and you’re looking for a DUI lawyer in Tampa or across the Florida state..  Certainly, this is a challenging […]

Fraud is a serious offense that can have severe consequences. And fraud can be charged as a federal crime. Many people may be confused about the jurisdiction and legal implications of fraud. In this article, we will explore the topic in detail and shed light on the role of The Hardy Law Firm in dealing […]

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense that can have far-reaching consequences. The penalties for any degree of DUI are serious and may include jail time, probation, community service, fines, and license suspension. Unfortunately, many individuals arrested for DUI in Tampa are facing their second charge, which has even […]

If you were arrested for DUI in Tampa and you refused to provide a breath sample at the Hillsborough County Jail, you may be wondering if you can still be convicted of DUI in the Hillsborough County Courts. Many people believe that if a prosecutor does not have an exact measurement driver’s breath alcohol level, […]

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, Florida, you may be wondering how much it will cost to hire the best Tampa DUI lawyer for your case. The answer to that question will vary, because it depends on the facts and circumstances of your case.  Below are some of the issues […]