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Penalties & Fines For Various Drug Possession Convictions In Okaloosa County

By T.S. Lupella

Arrested For Drug Possession In Okaloosa County? Call Me To Discuss - It's Free Florida has been leading the way in ramping-up penalties for just about every sort of drug related crime. Even though criminal justice experts from both prosecution and defense camps agree that the war on drugs was a … [Read more...] about Penalties & Fines For Various Drug Possession Convictions In Okaloosa County

Filed Under: Drug Charges

The Only 5 Ways Okaloosa County Police Can Legally Get Access To Search Your Home or Car for Drugs Or Other Contraband

By T.S. Lupella

There are 5 main categories of “legal” searches that can be performed by police in Okaloosa County: The first is based on the doctrine of “plain view.” If the police look in your car and see what they believe are illegal drugs or drug contraband, they have probable cause to search the … [Read more...] about The Only 5 Ways Okaloosa County Police Can Legally Get Access To Search Your Home or Car for Drugs Or Other Contraband

Filed Under: Arrests

Can A Cop In Okaloosa County Search My Car or House If He Says He Smells Marijuana?

By T.S. Lupella

Police Searching Car In Okaloosa County After Smelling Marijuana Under Florida Law, if the police officer, based on his/her training and experience, smells what they believe to be the odor of marijuana or cannabis, they have probable cause to search your car. However, based on the circumstances … [Read more...] about Can A Cop In Okaloosa County Search My Car or House If He Says He Smells Marijuana?

Filed Under: Marijuana Possession

Criminal Defense Lawyer For An Arrest On Possession Of A Deadly Weapon In Okaloosa County

By T.S. Lupella

Defense Law Firm Helping Individuals In Fort Walton Beach, Destin & Elsewhere In Okaloosa County Charged With Possession Of A Deadly Weapon Florida Statute §790.01(13) defines a deadly weapon as any instrument that could potentially cause death or great bodily harm when used in its intended … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Lawyer For An Arrest On Possession Of A Deadly Weapon In Okaloosa County

Filed Under: Weapon Offenses

What Are The Penalties For Trafficking Or Possession Of Prescription Painkillers In Okaloosa County?

By T.S. Lupella

People from all walks of life use prescription medications. There are many different names of painkillers and they serve a useful purpose, but many fall prey to overuse and abuse, which leads to arrests for Trafficking of Prescription Painkillers or Possession of Prescription Painkillers. The … [Read more...] about What Are The Penalties For Trafficking Or Possession Of Prescription Painkillers In Okaloosa County?

Filed Under: Drug Charges

How Do You Get An Aggravated Assault With A Firearm Charge Reduced To A Misdemeanor In Okaloosa County?

By T.S. Lupella

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?

Filed Under: Assault Charges

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