Arrests

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

Every case is different and depending on the charge and the circumstances of the case, jail or prison is always possible. However, for the most part, incarceration is a rarity for most misdemeanors and low-level felonies if it is a first offense. Unfortunately, many attorneys will meet with … [Read more...] about Should I Expect Jail Time Even On A First Offense Misdemeanor Or Felony In Okaloosa County?

Each case and situation is different, so the only real way to know would be to call for a free consultation. Even if you know going in that funds are tight, you won’t be wasting my time. I am happy to discuss your situation and if you would like me to represent you in your case, I promise to do my … [Read more...] about How Much Does A Criminal Defense Attorney Cost In Okaloosa County?

If you simply cannot find a way to finance a private attorney, then you have few options other than to use the services of the public defender. But generally speaking, there are a lot of disadvantages to using a public defender over a private attorney. The caseload for a typical public defender … [Read more...] about Should I Use An Appointed Public Defender or Hire A Paid Lawyer?