Assault Charges

What It Is, What Are The Penalties & How A Good Criminal Lawyer Can Help In the state of Florida, assaulting a police officer or other emergency responder carries a heightened punishment. Rather than being charged for simple assault, which in Florida is a misdemeanor in the second degree, … [Read more...] about Assault on a Law Enforcement Official in Okaloosa County or Walton County

Criminal Defense Law Firm For Simple Battery Arrest in Fort Walton Beach, Destin Or Anywhere In Okaloosa County The offense of simple battery (Misdemeanor Battery) is governed under Fla. Stat. 784.03 and is defined as intentionally touching or striking another person, against their will, or to … [Read more...] about Misdemeanor Battery Criminal Lawyer In Okaloosa County

An experienced criminal defense attorney in Okaloosa County should be able to immediately tell you that the most prevalent charge that could be negotiated down from an Aggravated Assault with a Firearm offense would be the misdemeanor: Improper Exhibition of a Firearm. This would be considered a … [Read more...] about How Do You Get An Aggravated Assault With A Firearm Charge Reduced To A Misdemeanor In Okaloosa County?

Defense Attorney Details Assault and Aggravated Assault Punishment In Fort Walton, Destin & Elsewhere In Okaloosa County The only real difference between Assault and Aggravated Assault are the potential penalties. If it's the latter charge, get the best attorney you can. Simple Assault is a … [Read more...] about Harsh Penalties For Assault & Aggravated Assault Convictions In Okaloosa County