What is the difference between the criminal and civil court systems in Child Abuse or Child Neglect Cases? Because of my past experience in prosecuting child abuse and child neglect cases, I have a special understanding of how the system works. In Florida, there are two different types of legal … [Read more...] about Dependency Court (DCF Court) vs Criminal Court in Okaloosa County
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Child Abuse Or Neglect Charges In Okaloosa County, Florida
What are the elements and potential penalties for felony Child Abuse in Florida? Child abuse is actually quite similar to the crime of Battery, except that the age of the alleged victim is under the age of 18. This delineation is what enhances the offense from a misdemeanor to a serious felony. In … [Read more...] about Child Abuse Or Neglect Charges In Okaloosa County, Florida
Misdemeanor & Felony Marijuana Penalties In Okaloosa County
Marijuana penalties in Okaloosa County, Florida, are classified two ways - misdemeanor and felony. Misdemeanor penalties are considered "first degree" offense, punishable by up to 1 year in Jail. Those charges include: Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams Possession of Drug … [Read more...] about Misdemeanor & Felony Marijuana Penalties In Okaloosa County
Legal & Factual Defenses For Marijuana And Drug Charges In Okaloosa County
If you are going to hire a criminal defense attorney to defend you against your marijuana or drug related charges in Okaloosa County, Florida, you need to ask any lawyer you speak with if they are proficient in establishing technical defenses related to improper police searches, filing Motions to … [Read more...] about Legal & Factual Defenses For Marijuana And Drug Charges In Okaloosa County
What A Possession Of Marijuana Conviction Can Mean In Okaloosa County
If you appear in Okaloosa County Court and enter a plea that results in the conviction to an enumerated drug crime, such as Possession of Marijuana, you face some harsh penalties. Even for a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge, you may face a combination of jail and probation for one year … [Read more...] about What A Possession Of Marijuana Conviction Can Mean In Okaloosa County
Substantive And Technical Violations Of Probation
If your violation is for substantive grounds, this means that the VOP is based on a new arrest or criminal law violation, misdemeanor or a felony. The offense date of the arrest must have occurred during the time period in which you were actually on probation — not before or after. This means … [Read more...] about Substantive And Technical Violations Of Probation