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What Happens After Being Charged With Battery-Domestic Violence in Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County?

November 30, 2011

Domestic Violence can affect your future. All too often I am asked whether or not someone arrested for domestic violence needs an attorney to represent them. After all it is just a misdemeanor, right? It’s not like you are charged with a felony and lose your rights. WRONG. Domestic violence is one of those key charges [...]

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What Happens After Being Charged With a Felony In Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County?

November 30, 2011

In a previous post we discussed the misdemeanor court process. The misdemeanor process is far less complicated than the felony process. The felony court process is complex, confusing with possibilities and potential outcomes as broad as the judicial system itself. Once you have been arrested for a felony the best advice anyone can offer you is [...]

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What’s Going To Happen With My Arrest In Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach If I Am From Out Of Town?

November 30, 2011

Thousands of people visit our area to enjoy beautiful beaches, great fishing, delicious restaurants, and fun activities for the whole family. Unfortunately, sometimes the unthinkable happens. If you or a loved one has been arrested while on vacation here in Okaloosa County, you have already been through a miserable and humiliating experience. You probably have [...]

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What Happens If My Son Is Arrested In Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County Florida?

November 30, 2011

As parents, we want the best for our kids. We want them to grow up to be responsible, contributing members of society. We want them to obey the law and respect others. We know they will make mistakes. We made them too when we were young. However, we don’t want their mistake to stay with [...]

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What Is Pretrial Diversion Or Deferred Prosecution in Okaloosa County?

November 30, 2011

PTI (Pretrial Intervention) and DPA (Deferred Prosecution Agreement) are also known as diversion programs. They are used by the Courts in Okaloosa County and throughout Florida to offer first time offenders or persons not likely to violate in the future a chance to resolve their case and walk away with a clean record, no conviction. [...]

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What Should I Do If The Police Want To Question Me About A Crime in Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County?

November 30, 2011

I have been asked this question twice this week. One of the questions came from a person who is being questioned for a murder investigation! Before going into more detail, let me just say that there are more people in prison today because they talked to the police than any other reason. Not DNA, not [...]

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What should I expect when I meet with an attorney in Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa?

November 30, 2011

Hiring a criminal attorney to represent you or a loved one is a big step. You need to make sure that you have entrusted the right attorney with your defense. Make sure you have your pertinent court documents and have a list of questions ready for your meeting. Be prepared to give a brief background [...]

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What Is Going To Happen With My Drug Charge In Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County?

November 30, 2011

Drug Conviction. The statement alone is terrifying. What is more terrifying is the fact that a drug conviction can stop your life in its tracks. There is more than just having a record if you are convicted. Too often I meet clients who have had a drug conviction in the past never realizing what adverse [...]

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SPECIAL REPORT: U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown

November 30, 2011

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Holiday Drunk Driving Crackdown; DOT 209-10 Monday, December 13, 2010 Urges Use of Tough New Enforcement Strategy WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today kicked off the annual “Drunk Driving. Over The Limit. Under Arrest” winter holiday crackdown involving thousands of law enforcement agencies across the nation. Secretary LaHood [...]

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Arrested For DUI In Fort Walton Beach

November 30, 2011

A DUI will cost more than a night in jail. It can cost you serious cash and a lot of headaches. In addition to the night you spent in jail you are faced with serious decisions. Step One. Get some help. Right now, the day after arrest, you are on bond. It may be ROR [...]

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