Children today are far more likely to have a negative experience with law enforcement or the criminal court system. Why is this so? In part, we can blame our State and Local government officials for the over-legislation, and the outsourcing of parental and school discipline. And as schools have … [Read more...] about The Criminal Court System’s Ever-Expanding Scope and Influence over Florida Young People
Juvenile Charges
Where Son/Daughter Taken After They Were Arrested In Okaloosa County or Walton County And They Are Under 18 Or A Juvenile?
In most circumstances, a juvenile charged with a criminal offense will be taken to a Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) detention facility, either in Okaloosa County or Walton County, where they will be processed and held until the next day. Within approximately 24 hours of the arrest, a … [Read more...] about Where Son/Daughter Taken After They Were Arrested In Okaloosa County or Walton County And They Are Under 18 Or A Juvenile?
Using A Fake ID In Okaloosa County or Walton County To Buy Alcohol Is A Felony
Most people think that using a fake ID to get alcohol is not a big deal and a lot of college aged students have at least thought about using one at some point in their life. Unfortunately, some find out the hard way that Florida has one of the most punitive laws against minors using fake IDs … [Read more...] about Using A Fake ID In Okaloosa County or Walton County To Buy Alcohol Is A Felony
Four Possible Outcomes of a Juvenile Criminal Case In Okaloosa County
There are only four possible outcomes for a juvenile/minor that is arrested and charged in Fort Walton Beach or Destin, Florida. Dismissal (nol pros) Diversion (pre-trial intervention or deferred prosecution agreement) No Contest or Guilty Plea (Probation, Juvenile Program, or Secure … [Read more...] about Four Possible Outcomes of a Juvenile Criminal Case In Okaloosa County