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
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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
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