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
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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
Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin
A military man contacted us about a case that was somewhat unique. An officer, who was not in an official uniform, but working “special detail security” near a local bar in Destin, FL, provoked a scuffle, my client intervened to protect someone else and was arrested. A conviction on this charge … [Read more...] about Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin
Disorderly Conduct Dissmissed In Okaloosa County
We were recently contacted by an individual that was here in Fort Walton Beach for the summer and was out partying with some friends during the Billy Bowlegs festival. During the festival, he fell off a boat, and when the Fish and Wildlife officers swarmed in, they charged him with Disorderly … [Read more...] about Disorderly Conduct Dissmissed In Okaloosa County
What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?
A promising high school or college student could face severe consequences if arrested for a criminal offense involving Drugs or Alcohol. It could mean the loss of a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, ROTC Scholarship, or other college or university scholarship. It could also mean the loss of a … [Read more...] about What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?
What Is The Difference Between A Misdemeanor & A Felony In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
For a person in Oklaoosa County or Walton County with no prior criminal record and no experience in the criminal court system, you may not know the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony criminal charge. First of all, both are criminal charges which mean that the penalties for either one … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between A Misdemeanor & A Felony In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?