If you were arrested for assault or battery and later learned the alleged victim was 65 or older, you may be wondering how that single fact changed your case so dramatically. Maybe the encounter happened in the middle of an argument, a bar fight, or a chaotic moment where you never stopped to … [Read more...] about What Happens If You Didn’t Know the Alleged Victim Was Over 65? Assault and Battery Charges in Okaloosa and Walton County
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Statement Released on Behalf of Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky’s Legal Defense Team
Click here to download T.S. Lupella's attorney statement as a PDF. On behalf of Dr. Shaknovsky and the Shaknovsky family, his legal defense team would submit the following statement to news media and the public regarding his current criminal charges as we vigorously challenge the false and … [Read more...] about Statement Released on Behalf of Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky’s Legal Defense Team
Military Arrested in Florida? Career Impact & Defense Options
By Attorney Shawn Lupella, Managing Partner | Florida Bar Member Since 2004 | 10,000+ Court Appearances | Former Okaloosa County Prosecutor You're a service member at Eglin Air Force Base or Hurlburt Field. You just got arrested in Florida. Now you're facing something most civilians never deal … [Read more...] about Military Arrested in Florida? Career Impact & Defense Options
What Is Double Dipping Insurance? Don’t Get Caught in Insurance Fraud
There are so many different types of insurance that it's easy to get confused. For cars alone, there is liability insurance, collision, and comprehensive insurance. You have to be careful, though, that you don’t end up double dipping. You could get caught in insurance fraud. In this article, … [Read more...] about What Is Double Dipping Insurance? Don’t Get Caught in Insurance Fraud
What will happen if I don’t attend a mandatory driver course after an accident?
At some point in most drivers’ lives, they have received a speeding ticket or some other minor moving violation. If you haven’t, you’re one of the lucky few who didn’t have to endure sitting in a courtroom to hear how much your fine would be. Depending on the state you live in, you might have … [Read more...] about What will happen if I don’t attend a mandatory driver course after an accident?
The 6 Commandments – Dealing With Police During A Police Stop or Criminal Investigation In Okaloosa County
Many people in Okaloosa & Walton County ask me as a criminal defense attorney, "What am I allowed to say to law enforcement and police when being arrested or under a criminal investigation?" The easiest way to answer this question is to make it simple for the client. So on the back of my … [Read more...] about The 6 Commandments – Dealing With Police During A Police Stop or Criminal Investigation In Okaloosa County