Sometimes, the only substantial difference between simple battery and some of the other types of felony level battery charges is the class of the alleged victim (i.e. pregnant, over 65 years old, or law enforcement, etc.). In these cases, many people do not even realize that a felony may come, … [Read more...] about Can A Battery Charge Become A Felony In Okaloosa County Even If There Is No Physical Injury To The Alleged Victim Under Florida Law?
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Is Battery On A Pregnant Woman A Misdemeanor Or Felony In Okaloosa County?
Simple Battery is a misdemeanor. Battery on a Pregnant Woman creates a victim-based enhancement that brings the charge to not only a felony level offense, but a felony of the second degree. And since it falls under the felony aggravated battery categorization, this brings into play victim injury … [Read more...] about Is Battery On A Pregnant Woman A Misdemeanor Or Felony In Okaloosa County?
Prevented Warrant From Being Issued For Domestic Violence Battery in Walton County
We were recently retained by a client in Walton County, Fl., during a pending investigation for domestic violence battery, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree, and punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine. This was a rare situation because we were contacted prior to the warrant … [Read more...] about Prevented Warrant From Being Issued For Domestic Violence Battery in Walton County
The Criminal Court System’s Ever-Expanding Scope and Influence over Florida Young People
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
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