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?
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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)
I Received A Piece Of Paper After Being Caught As A Minor In Possession Of Alcohol (MIP) In Okaloosa County. What Does This Document Mean & What Should I Do With It?
Notice to Appear/Criminal Summons For MIP (Minor in Possession) of Alcohol in Destin - Ft Walton Beach - Sandestin If you have been cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, or elsewhere near the beach in Okaloosa County or Walton County, what you likely have is … [Read more...] about I Received A Piece Of Paper After Being Caught As A Minor In Possession Of Alcohol (MIP) In Okaloosa County. What Does This Document Mean & What Should I Do With It?
Advanced Violation of Probation Defense Tactics
Here are a few issues that regularly come up during Violation of Probation Evidentiary Hearings, and have been able to use certain evidentiary challenges to my client’s advantage to win their probation violation cases: Hearsay cannot be the only basis for the violation. This means that the … [Read more...] about Advanced Violation of Probation Defense Tactics
Key Felony Violation Of Probation Issues In Okaloosa County
Violating probation because of a new felony arrest can prove to be a major issue. But there are two key points that a talented Defense Attorney will make sure enter the discussion. A new felony arrest can add 12 points to a sentencing score sheet when facing a felony VOP. These points should … [Read more...] about Key Felony Violation Of Probation Issues In Okaloosa County
Violation of Probation – Mistakes To Avoid In Okaloosa County
Here's an overview of the three most common mistakes made by individuals on Probation and are found to be in violation. One, don’t confess or admit to any aspect of the VOP before talking to an attorney. If you go to your VOP arraignment court date and enter any admission to any enumerated basis … [Read more...] about Violation of Probation – Mistakes To Avoid In Okaloosa County