Yes, they can. Juveniles can be charged as adults in many circumstances depending on the sex crime that is charged and the age(s) of the child defendant and alleged child victim. It's decided in court, and varies from courtroom to courtroom. Alleged Sex Crimes committed by minors are aggressively … [Read more...] about Can A Minor Be Charged As An Adult For A Sex Crime In Okaloosa County?
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4 Steps To Follow If You Are Accused Or Charged With A Sexually Motivated Crime
If you are charged with a sex crime in Fort Walton Beach, Destin or elsewhere in Okaloosa County or Walton County, or believe that you are a suspect in a police investigation regarding a sex related allegation, what should you do? Here's the guideline for you or your family member to follow if … [Read more...] about 4 Steps To Follow If You Are Accused Or Charged With A Sexually Motivated Crime
What Are The Potential Penalties For Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
Although the consequences can be severe, keep in mind that the potential penalties for a felony DUI in Okaloosa or Walton County are not the same thing as what you may realistically be facing in terms of sentencing sanctions. While a person convicted of a 3rd DUI within 10 years (or other third … [Read more...] about What Are The Potential Penalties For Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
What Are The Different Categories Of Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida, there are two main categories of DUI cases: Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI. For Felony DUI cases, there are several categories. The first category is the misdemeanor DUI that is elevated to a felony because of the defendant’s prior record of DUIs … [Read more...] about What Are The Different Categories Of Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
Three Common Mistakes Or Misconceptions That Police Make During A DUI Stop
Police in Fort Walton Beach, Destin and throughout Okaloosa County and Walton County, often make three common mistakes during a traffic stop targeting DUI. They are: Is admitting to having a couple drinks is enough for a police officer to find probable cause for a DUI arrest? Is the smell … [Read more...] about Three Common Mistakes Or Misconceptions That Police Make During A DUI Stop
How Do You Get A DUI Charge Reduced or Dismissed In Okaloosa County?
There are a number of areas to focus on in a DUI case that can lead to a reduced charge or case dismissal. These issues may jump out at some point in the chronology of the DUI stop and eventual arrest. When I meet with clients, I always consider specific questions about each critical stage of the … [Read more...] about How Do You Get A DUI Charge Reduced or Dismissed In Okaloosa County?