What are the elements and potential penalties for felony Child Abuse in Florida? Child abuse is actually quite similar to the crime of Battery, except that the age of the alleged victim is under the age of 18. This delineation is what enhances the offense from a misdemeanor to a serious felony. In … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Or Neglect Charges In Okaloosa County, Florida
Arrests
What Happens At Arraignment On Criminal Charges In Okaloosa & Walton County
In Okaloosa and Walton Counties, sometimes the police will arrest the individual on the spot, and sometimes they will issue a Notice to Appear or Criminal Summons for that person to be present for a specified court date in which they will have to answer for the charges. This court date is also … [Read more...] about What Happens At Arraignment On Criminal Charges In Okaloosa & Walton County
What Is “Diversion” After An Arrest In Fort Walton Beach or Destin?
By definition, diversion is “an instance of turning something aside from its course.” For a lot of misdemeanor crimes, mainly committed in Fort Walton Beach or Destin, in Okaloosa County, Florida, on Spring Break or Senior Trip, it is a type of case-resolution that is offered and takes a case from … [Read more...] about What Is “Diversion” After An Arrest In Fort Walton Beach or Destin?
What To Do If You Received a Notice to Appear For A Misdemeanor Charge in Ft Walton Beach, Destin or Elswhere In Okaloosa County?
The good news, you were not arrested. The bad news, you have been charged with a crime and have pending court dates. If you have received a Notice to Appear for a criminal offense, contact Criminal Defense Attorney Shawn Lupella for a free consultation to discuss the implications and what do to … [Read more...] about What To Do If You Received a Notice to Appear For A Misdemeanor Charge in Ft Walton Beach, Destin or Elswhere In Okaloosa County?
The 8 Different Types of Arrest in Okaloosa County & Walton County
In Okaloosa & Walton County, Florida, the court systems allow for many different types of Arrests. Chances are one of these categories applies to your case. The key for any experienced criminal defense lawyer is knowing the procedural impact of each type of arrest and how it can affect your case … [Read more...] about The 8 Different Types of Arrest in Okaloosa County & Walton County
What Types of Drugs Crimes Are Most Commonly Charged In Ft Walton Beach, Destin & Throughout Okaloosa County?
Over my many years of criminal defense law practice, I have represented clients on virtually every type of drug related charge. At the same time, I have seen the focus of those police investigations narrow somewhat. More recently, the targeted criminal drug charges in Fort Walton, Destin & … [Read more...] about What Types of Drugs Crimes Are Most Commonly Charged In Ft Walton Beach, Destin & Throughout Okaloosa County?