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From Arrest to Trial STAGE ONE: Arrest The Felony Court Process is very straightforward and is basically the same for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties in Florida. It can be stressful though not knowing what to expect at each stage. For folks that have not been involved in the criminal … [Read more...] about Felony Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County

People ask me all the time, “Why did you quit being a civil prosecutor and start working for defendants?” “Isn’t it hard to defend people charged with crimes?” Well, here is my answer. Before devoting my legal career to being a exclusively a criminal defense attorney, I used to work for the State … [Read more...] about Why I Left The Prosecutorial World Behind To Become A Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney

What is the difference between the criminal and civil court systems in Child Abuse or Child Neglect Cases? Because of my past experience in prosecuting child abuse and child neglect cases, I have a special understanding of how the system works. In Florida, there are two different types of legal … [Read more...] about Dependency Court (DCF Court) vs Criminal Court in Okaloosa County

What are the elements and potential penalties for felony Child Abuse in Florida? Child abuse is actually quite similar to the crime of Battery, except that the age of the alleged victim is under the age of 18. This delineation is what enhances the offense from a misdemeanor to a serious felony. In … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Or Neglect Charges In Okaloosa County, Florida