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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?

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?

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

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 in Okaloosa County or Walton County, I always consider specific … [Read more...] about How Do You Get A DUI Charge Reduced or Dismissed In Okaloosa County?

Yes, it is very possible to get a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in Okaloosa or Walton County either reduced to reckless driving or perhaps careless driving. With an experienced and capable attorney, it happens more often than more people think. To be quite honest, getting the DUI case … [Read more...] about Is It Possible To Get A DUI in Destin, Fort Walton Beach or Okaloosa County Dismissed Or Reduced?