There are different felony levels for Fleeing and Attempting to Elude (Florida Statute 316.1935) depending on how the prosecutor evaluates the facts of the case. And with very little tweaks to the fact pattern of your case, it could make the difference between facing a third degree felony, … [Read more...] about What Are The Penalties For Fleeing & Eluding in Okaloosa County, Florida?
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How To Select A Jury For A Domestic Violence Or Battery Trial In Okaloosa & Walton County
Selecting a jury is one of my favorite parts of a trial as well as one of the most important. It is the first chance you have to get them on your side, which isn’t always easy if your client is charged with a violent crime like battery or domestic violence. I usually launch with a series of … [Read more...] about How To Select A Jury For A Domestic Violence Or Battery Trial In Okaloosa & Walton County
Criminal Defense Attorney For Juvenile Domestic Battery Charges In Okaloosa County & Walton County
Battery On A Parent By Juvenile Son or Daughter In Okaloosa County Or Walton County Here is a common story I here from parents with children in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) detention lockup in Okaloosa County: My child hit, slapped, punched, or kicked me. I called the cops. My child … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Attorney For Juvenile Domestic Battery Charges In Okaloosa County & Walton County
Criminal Charges Dismissed For Client Charged With Possession of Alcohol By Person Under 21
As is common in the springtime, we were contacted by an individual that was charged with Possession of Alcohol by Person Under 21 years old. They were facing a second-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 60 days in jail, a $500 fine and a criminal record. Lupella & Rehr were able to get … [Read more...] about Criminal Charges Dismissed For Client Charged With Possession of Alcohol By Person Under 21
Can A Battery Charge Become A Felony In Okaloosa County Even If There Is No Physical Injury To The Alleged Victim Under Florida Law?
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?
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?