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
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Case Dimissed For Possession Of Alcohol By Person Under 21 In Walton County
We were contacted by a young person who was charged with Possession of Alcohol by Person Under 21 years old in Walton County, which has a punishment of up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. They contacted us when they realized that it was an actual criminal charge, not an infraction, and they … [Read more...] about Case Dimissed For Possession Of Alcohol By Person Under 21 In Walton County
Outstanding Warrant Recalled In Okaloosa County
We were recently contacted by a spouse of an individual that was the spouse of person in the military. During a traffic stop near where she lived, she found out about an active Okaloosa County warrant for a misdemeanor level worthless check (NSF) from an old account. Shocked, she immediately … [Read more...] about Outstanding Warrant Recalled In Okaloosa County
Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin
A military man contacted us about a case that was somewhat unique. An officer, who was not in an official uniform, but working “special detail security” near a local bar in Destin, FL, provoked a scuffle, my client intervened to protect someone else and was arrested. A conviction on this charge … [Read more...] about Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin
Disorderly Conduct Dissmissed In Okaloosa County
We were recently contacted by an individual that was here in Fort Walton Beach for the summer and was out partying with some friends during the Billy Bowlegs festival. During the festival, he fell off a boat, and when the Fish and Wildlife officers swarmed in, they charged him with Disorderly … [Read more...] about Disorderly Conduct Dissmissed In Okaloosa County
What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?
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?