Arrests

A trip to the Emerald Coast is supposed to be the highlight of your year. So when a night out ends with handcuffs instead of a sunset walk on the beach, the fear sets in fast. I have practiced criminal defense law in this area for more than 20 years, and I can tell you that an arrest while you are … [Read more...] about Arrested on Vacation in Destin or Fort Walton Beach? Here’s What to Do

I have practiced criminal defense on the Emerald Coast for more than 20 years, and I can tell you that very few arrests carry the same mix of fear and embarrassment as a solicitation charge. Most of the people who call my office after one of these arrests are not career criminals. They are husbands, … [Read more...] about What Is Solicitation of Prostitution in Florida? Charges and Consequences

Most people walking into an Okaloosa County courtroom for the first time have no idea what is about to happen. They do not know what the judge will ask, what they should say, or what entering the wrong plea at the wrong moment actually costs them. That uncertainty makes an already stressful … [Read more...] about What to Expect at Your First Court Appearance in Okaloosa County

Spring break on the Emerald Coast is not like other places in Florida. The water is clearer, the sand is whiter, and law enforcement is more aggressive than most visitors expect. Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Miramar Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach draw tens of thousands of spring … [Read more...] about Arrested in Fort Walton Beach During Spring Break? Here’s How the Okaloosa County Court Process Works

Resisting arrest charges occur in approximately 8% of all arrests nationwide according to a 2019 University of Pennsylvania Law Review study, with these charges frequently appearing as add-on offenses to primary criminal charges. In Florida, resisting arrest carries serious consequences ranging from … [Read more...] about Resisting Arrest Charges in Okaloosa County: Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options