Law Reference and Resource

Gary A. Hewetson, P.A.
111 North Belcher Road, Suite 206
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: (727)531-5888
Fax : (727) 531-6083



The law firm of Gary A. Hewetson, P.A. has been providing legal services to the people of Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough County, Florida, for over thirty years.

The firm focus is the representation of those in need of the guidance and assistance of trial counsel in the pursuit or defense of an action for Divorce, Paternity, Domestic Violence and associated Family Law matters, those requiring representation in the criminal courts of the State of Florida and those seeking compensation for injuries they have suffered by reason of the negligent acts of another.

Florida Statues Covering Criminal Defense

  • Statue 27.562
    Abstract:--All funds collected pursuant to s. 938.29 shall be remitted to the Department of Revenue for deposit into the Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund administered by the Justice Administrative Commission pursuant to s. The Justice Administrative Commission shall account for funds deposited into the Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund by circuit.
  • Statue 27.525
    Abstract:27.525 Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund.The Indigent Criminal Defense Trust Fund is created, to be administered by the Justice Administrative Commission. The Justice Administrative Commission shall account for these funds on a circuit basis, and appropriations from the fund shall be proportional to each circuit's collections.
  • Statue 27.52
    Abstract:The application form developed by the corporation must include notice that the applicant may seek court review of a clerk's determination that the applicant is not indigent, as provided in this section.The clerk of the court shall determine whether an applicant seeking appointment of a public defender is indigent based upon the information provided in the application and the criteria prescribed in this subsection. Private counsel representing a person declared indigent for costs shall ...