In this section of the website, I answer many common, and not so common questions that clients have asked me over the years. There are three ways to find the answers to your question or questions. One, type your question in the search box that is found down and to the right - then click … [Read more...] about How This Section Of The Website Works
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What Types of Drugs Crimes Are Most Commonly Charged In Ft Walton Beach, Destin & Throughout Okaloosa County?
Over my many years of criminal defense law practice, I have represented clients on virtually every type of drug related charge. At the same time, I have seen the focus of those police investigations narrow somewhat. More recently, the targeted criminal drug charges in Fort Walton, Destin & … [Read more...] about What Types of Drugs Crimes Are Most Commonly Charged In Ft Walton Beach, Destin & Throughout Okaloosa County?
Where Was My Son or Daughter Taken After Being Arrested in Walton County or Okaloosa County If They Are Over 18?
When a person over 18 is arrested by law enforcement in Okaloosa County or Walton County, Florida, they are normally taken to the respective county jail of local jurisdiction. In Walton County, the county jail is located just north of Defuniak Springs, which is approximately 50 miles north of … [Read more...] about Where Was My Son or Daughter Taken After Being Arrested in Walton County or Okaloosa County If They Are Over 18?
Walton County Law Enforcement Targeting Underaged Drinking and Drug Crimes during Spring Break
Arresting college spring breakers by the busloads, Walton County police are going after virtually every single person who looks under 21 years old and may be in possession of any alcoholic beverage, from a can of beer to a red solo cup. Whether it is on the beach, vacation resort, or condo - … [Read more...] about Walton County Law Enforcement Targeting Underaged Drinking and Drug Crimes during Spring Break
What Is The Difference Between An Arrest and Being Given A Notice To Appear For a Court Date In Okaloosa County or Walton County?
Apart from the obvious - being physically arrested and taken to jail vs. being given a legal document with information regarding a court date, there are not very many functional differences between the two in Destin, Fort Walton Beach and the rest of Okaloosa County or Walton County. They both … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between An Arrest and Being Given A Notice To Appear For a Court Date In Okaloosa County or Walton County?
Penalties & Criminal Record For Possession of Alcohol In Okaloosa County By a Person Under 21 or Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP)
** Important info - starts at the 3rd paragraph! MIP is categorized by Florida Statutes as a second degree misdemeanor offense. Therefore, it is a criminal charge and not an infraction. If you enter an oral or written plea for the charge, it will go on your criminal record. In addition, MIP is … [Read more...] about Penalties & Criminal Record For Possession of Alcohol In Okaloosa County By a Person Under 21 or Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP)