Aggravated Battery is a second degree felony, and the penalty is up to 15 years in prison. If you've been charged with this crime, a skilled criminal defense attorney is a must. Give me a call at (850) 362-6655 for a free consultation, and let's find out what can be done about your arrest for … [Read more...] about What Is The Potential Penalty For The Charge Of Aggravated Battery In Okaloosa County, Florida?
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Restitution Hearing Defenses in Okaloosa County Traffic Related Criminal Cases
In a vehicle accident case, like Reckless Driving, DUI with Property Damage, or Leaving the Scene (Hit and Run), many times the other party will try to establish restitution based on an estimate from Collision Center. Repair estimate records are inadmissible hearsay, and therefore, cannot be … [Read more...] about Restitution Hearing Defenses in Okaloosa County Traffic Related Criminal Cases
Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
From Arrest to Trial STAGE ONE: Arrest, Notice to Appear, or Criminal Summons Similar to Okaloosa County felony arrests, bookings, and first appearances; misdemeanors are handled similarly with one exception. Sometimes a defendant with not have to go through the formal arrest process. Instead … [Read more...] about Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
Felony Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
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
Police Tasers & The Connection With Increased Arrests In Okaloosa County
Whenever law enforcement arrives on scene in Okaloosa County and becomes involved for whatever reason (investigation, safety concerns, etc.), this is a prime situation where verbal confrontations can become physical, especially with the advent of the police taser weapon and its rampant use in the … [Read more...] about Police Tasers & The Connection With Increased Arrests In Okaloosa County
Why I Left The Prosecutorial World Behind To Become A Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney
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