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Can A Person Charged And Convicted Of A Felony Carry Or Possess A Firearm In Okaloosa County?

By T.S. Lupella

If you’ve been convicted of a felony in Florida, including Okaloosa County, the law is clear: you cannot legally carry or possess a firearm. Florida takes gun laws seriously, and violating these regulations can lead to harsh penalties. Understanding the laws and the potential consequences is … [Read more...] about Can A Person Charged And Convicted Of A Felony Carry Or Possess A Firearm In Okaloosa County?

Filed Under: Arrests

Criminal Attorney For Prescription Drug Fraud Charges In Okaloosa County

By T.S. Lupella

Defense Law Firm Helping Residents In Fort Walton Beach, Destin & Elsewhere In Okaloosa County Charged With Prescription Drug Fraud There are two main categories of Prescription Drug Fraud Crimes. The first is called Uttering a Prescription of a Controlled Substance. The second, and much … [Read more...] about Criminal Attorney For Prescription Drug Fraud Charges In Okaloosa County

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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Shawn Lupella is a former civil prosecutor for the State of Florida and criminal defense attorney that has handled more than 10,000 combined cases. David Rehr is a former local criminal prosecutor who personally oversaw thousands of cases, but now dedicates his experience to criminal defense.  Lupella & Rehr can be reached at (850) 362-6655, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year if you need help.

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