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There are 5 main categories of “legal” searches that can be performed by police in Okaloosa County: The first is based on the doctrine of “plain view.” If the police look in your car and see what they believe is illegal drugs or drug contraband, they have probable cause to search the car. … [Read more...] about The Only 5 Ways Okaloosa County Police Can Legally Get Access To Search Your Home or Car for Drugs Or Other Contraband

In the day-to-day world of practicing criminal law, like many professions, there is a specific knowledge of understanding. With that is also a specific language. For example, most charges are referred to in a shorthand or abbreviated fashion. Okaloosa County Cops use this language well. It is … [Read more...] about Common Abbreviations and Acronyms for Okaloosa County, Florida Crimes

Selecting a jury is one of my favorite parts of a trial as well as one of the most important. It is the first chance you have to get them on your side, which isn’t always easy if your client is charged with a violent crime like battery or domestic violence. I usually launch with a series of … [Read more...] about How To Select A Jury For A Domestic Violence Or Battery Trial In Okaloosa & Walton County

A promising high school or college student could face severe consequences if arrested for a criminal offense involving Drugs or Alcohol. It could mean the loss of a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, ROTC Scholarship, or other college or university scholarship. It could also mean the loss of a … [Read more...] about What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?

For a person in Oklaoosa County or Walton County with no prior criminal record and no experience in the criminal court system, you may not know the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony criminal charge. First of all, both are criminal charges which mean that the penalties for either one … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between A Misdemeanor & A Felony In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?

What is Restitution in a Criminal Case? Restitution is normally a monetary amount that is paid to a victim of a crime to serve as compensation for damages suffered as a direct result of the criminal episode. It is generally ordered by the criminal court and made part of the defendant’s sentence. … [Read more...] about Restitution After A Criminal Conviction In Okaloosa County