Our client was charged with two very serious felonies with 20 years of sentencing exposure. Count one was Felony Battery with a Pregnant Victim which as charged is a second-degree felony with a potential penalty of 15 years in prison. Count two was charged as Felony Domestic Violence, which is a … [Read more...] about Okaloosa County Felony Battery-Victim Pregnant and Felony Domestic Violence Battery Charges Dismissed
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Misdemeanor Criminal Traffic Citation & Speeding Ticket Dismissed In Okaloosa County
When this client came to my office, he felt like the police officer was not being fair with him and he feared that the same thing could happen in front of a Judge. Looking back, I believe his fear was real. Being a middle-eastern immigrant, he had experienced some level of discrimination since … [Read more...] about Misdemeanor Criminal Traffic Citation & Speeding Ticket Dismissed In Okaloosa County
Criminal Mischief Charges Dismissed In Walton County & Proceeding Toward Expungement
We were contacted by a individual in the Military who was charged with criminal mischief while visiting Sandestin in Walton County. The truth is, he was basically charged with a crime by police for being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. Alleged to have taken part in … [Read more...] about Criminal Mischief Charges Dismissed In Walton County & Proceeding Toward Expungement
Mandatory Police Searches, Blood and Breath Testing For DUI – Is it coming to Okaloosa County, Florida?
Sadly, we no longer can intelligently discuss or debate liberty interests vs. security and safety. Under that banner of “increasing safety,” law enforcement has continued to overstep its bounds, even as we have seen even local police morph into a quasi-military establishment, with M-16s and armored … [Read more...] about Mandatory Police Searches, Blood and Breath Testing For DUI – Is it coming to Okaloosa County, Florida?
Third Offense DUI In Okaloosa County Reduced To Reckless Driving
Out of town client was here in Destin on vacation. While out with friends, it was alleged that his car hit another vehicle in the parking lot of a restaurant. Although there was minimal damage, the police were summoned to the scene and my client ended up being arrested for DUI with Property … [Read more...] about Third Offense DUI In Okaloosa County Reduced To Reckless Driving
How Long Is The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension After A DUI Arrest In Okoloosa County, Florida?
The actual suspensions in Okaloosa County after a DUI vary based on the actual arrest. They are: First Offense DUI The first thing to understand is that there are two kinds of suspensions. One is referred to as a “soft” suspension, which means you can still drive during the suspension, but … [Read more...] about How Long Is The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension After A DUI Arrest In Okoloosa County, Florida?