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
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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
Facing a Possible VOP or VOCC? This Is What You Should Be Doing Right Now
If you are facing a Violation of Probation (VOP) or Violation of Community Controls (VOCC) in Okaloosa County or Walton County, these are the steps you should be taking. Keep reporting to your probation officer and try to complete your requirements.Don’t run away or abscond from your probation, … [Read more...] about Facing a Possible VOP or VOCC? This Is What You Should Be Doing Right Now
What Happens At Arraignment On Criminal Charges In Okaloosa & Walton County
In Okaloosa and Walton Counties, sometimes the police will arrest the individual on the spot, and sometimes they will issue a Notice to Appear or Criminal Summons for that person to be present for a specified court date in which they will have to answer for the charges. This court date is also … [Read more...] about What Happens At Arraignment On Criminal Charges In Okaloosa & Walton County
Bond Revocation In Okaloosa County & Walton County
If you were arrested in Okaloosa County or Walton County, Fl., and are currently on bond, or if you face the possibility of having your bond revoked it could be for one of the following reasons: If you have a NO CONTACT ORDER in place, be extra careful to not have any contact with the subject … [Read more...] about Bond Revocation In Okaloosa County & Walton County
What Is “Diversion” After An Arrest In Fort Walton Beach or Destin?
By definition, diversion is “an instance of turning something aside from its course.” For a lot of misdemeanor crimes, mainly committed in Fort Walton Beach or Destin, in Okaloosa County, Florida, on Spring Break or Senior Trip, it is a type of case-resolution that is offered and takes a case from … [Read more...] about What Is “Diversion” After An Arrest In Fort Walton Beach or Destin?