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Okaloosa County NOT GUILTY Verdict. 2010CF-899.

My client was accused of Sexual Battery With Multiple Perpetrators. He was facing 30 years in state prison. After conducting pretrial depositions and filing numerous pretrial motions, the charge was reduced to Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor.

My client and I demanded a jury trial.

On June 28th and 29th, I tried the case in front of a jury in Crestview, Florida.

The jury deliberated for approximately 30 minutes before returning a verdict of NOT GUILTY.

Okaloosa County Capital Felony Dismissed. 2011CF-949.

My client was accused of Capital Sexual Battery of a Child Under 12 in Fort Walton Beach. My team prepared this case for trial for over 6 months. We conducted extensive case law research and investigated every aspect of the case. We took depositions of all parties involved. We rejected the State’s plea offer of 25 years in prison. We set the case for trial. About 1 week before the trial, we filed a thick 3-ring binder of pretrial motions with the Court and the State Attorney. Within 2 hours of receiving our motions, the State Attorney offered a plea deal that dismissed the Capital Felony and allowed our client to accept a sentence of probation and a lesser charge. He will serve no jail time and will not be a Sex Offender. Our client accepted this offer and entered the plea in front of Judge Brown in Fort Walton Beach-Okaloosa County.

Okaloosa County Felony Dismissed. 2011CF-1917.

My client was accused of Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. She was alleged to have fired a gun at her husband during a domestic disturbance. After extensive interviews with our client and the alleged victim, we submitted a drop-charge request to the State Attorney in Fort Walton Beach. A short time later, the State Attorney dismissed all charges against our client.

Okaloosa County Felony Dismissed. 2011CF-1773.

My client was accused of Resisting An Officer With Violence in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. The State made a mistake and also charged him in misdemeanor court for Resisting An Officer Without Violence for the same incident. The team discussed this in depth and decided on a course of action. We helped our client enter a plea to the misdemeanor case and then filed a Motion To Dismiss in Felony Court, arguing that due to Double Jeopardy, he could not be prosecuted twice for the same incident. The State Attorney agreed with our position and dismissed the Felony.

Okaloosa County DUI Reduced. 2011CT-2045.

My client was accused of DUI in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. After conducting our pretrial investigation and review of all discovery, we filed a Motion To Suppress the breath test result showing our client was well past the legal limit of 0.08. The Court granted our Motion To Suppress. With that key piece of evidence excluded, the State Attorney offered our client a plea to the lesser charge of Reckless Driving. While we were confident of our success at trial, our client decided to accept the sure thing and entered into a plea to the lesser charge. He will not have a DUI on his record and will not face a license suspension.

Okaloosa County DUI Reduced. 2011CT-2427.

My client was accused of DUI in Okaloosa County-Crestview. After conducting our pretrial investigation and review of all discovery, we began negotiating with the State Attorney in Crestview. The result of our negotiation was that our client was able to enter a plea to the lesser charge of Reckless Driving. He will not have a DUI on his record and will not face a license suspension.

Okaloosa County BUI Reduced. 2011MM-2004.

My client was charged with Boating Under The Influence in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. Based on our review of the video evidence and the crime scene reports, we decided to file a Motion To Suppress the breath test. Upon reviewing our Motion To Suppress, the State Attorney in Fort Walton Beach agreed with our position and offered to allow our client to enter a plea to the lesser charge of Reckless Operation of a Vessel. While we were confident we would prevail on our Motion, our client decided to accept the sure thing and entered into a plea to the lesser charge.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2011MM-3923.

My client was charged with Battery-Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. Our client was active duty Air Force so any conviction for Domestic Violence would have been a career-ender. We investigated the case, interviewed key witnesses, and decided to demand a jury trial. Upon our demand for a jury trial, the State Attorney dismissed the charges against our client.

Okaloosa Theft and Violation of Probation Dismissed. 2011MM-3089.

My client was accused of Theft and Criminal Mischief in Okaloosa County-Fort Walton Beach. These charges also triggered a Violation of Probation. We reviewed discovery and decided to demand a jury trial. 2 days before the trial, the State Attorney dismissed new charges and dismissed the Violation of Probation.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2011MM-3978.

My client was charged with Battery-Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County-Crestview. The alleged victim was her husband and the eyewitness was their teenage son. We interviewed both parties involved who indicated they did not want their loved one convicted. Our client was allowed to enter into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement. The Agreement was completed within 1 month and the charges against our client were dismissed 1 month after entering into the Agreement.

Okaloosa County BUI Reduced To Reckless Operation. 2011MM-1999.

My client was accused of Boating Under The Influence in Okaloosa County. Due to various mistakes made by the police during the investigation, we filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence. On the day of the hearing, my client was offered a reduction in the charge to Reckless Operation of a Vessel. While we were confident we stood a good chance of prevailing at the hearing, my client decided to accept the “sure thing” of the reduced charge.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Charge Dismissed. 2011MM-2488.

My client was accused of Battery- Domestic Violence against his wife in Okaloosa County. He is an active duty member of the military. After meeting with the alleged victim and helping her prepare the necessary paperwork, we filed a demand for jury trial. Less than one week later, the State Attorney dismissed the charges.

Okaloosa County DUI Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2011CT-1201

My client was accused of DUI in Okaloosa County. He also had a prior arrest for DUI. He is an active duty member of the military. As we prepared the case, my client and I discussed the possibility of a trial. We both felt that the case was “winnable” at trial however we were concerned about a few aspects of the case that might have hurt him in front of a jury.

The day before trial, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction to Reckless Driving. We talked about it quite a bit, and while we still felt that we had a good chance of winning, my client decided to take the “sure thing” and accept the reduced charge.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2011MM-1726

My client was accused of committing Battery-Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County against his wife in front of two eyewitnesses in front of a bar. He is an active duty member of the military. After exposing weaknesses in the eyewitness reliability, and taking a statement from the victim, I demanded a jury trial.

On the day before trial, the State dismissed all charges.

Okaloosa County Felony Charges Pretrial Diversion. 2011CF-516

My Client was charged with 2 counts of Domestic Violence By Strangulation, False Imprisonment, and Battery in Okaloosa County. He was facing 16 years in State Prison.

I demanded a jury trial. While we were confident we could prevail at trial, my client decided to enter into the Pretrial Diversion Program. If he completes it, all charges will be dismissed.

Okaloosa County Drug Charge Pretrial Diversion. 2011MM-980

My Client was charged with Possession of Marijuana in Okaloosa County. After reviewing discovery and talking to witnesses, I filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence due to a potentially illegal search.

On the morning of the hearing on my motion, the State offered my client Pretrial Diversion. She didn’t want to take the risk of being convicted of a drug crime which would have made her ineligible for financial aid for college and would have required a suspension of her driver’s license so she decided to accept the Pretrial Diversion. If she completes it, all charges will be dismissed.

Okaloosa County Felony Dismissed. 2011CF-437.

My client was accused of Burglary and Grand Theft in Okaloosa County. He was facing 10 years in state prison.

After investigating the case, I demanded a jury trial.

Less than a week later, the State Attorney’s Office in Shalimar dismissed all charges against my client.

Okaloosa County Felony Dismissed. 2011 CF-504.

My client was accused of Felony Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement in Okaloosa County.

After presenting mitigating evidence to the prosecutor, the State Attorney’s Office in Shalimar dismissed the felony charge.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Dismissed. 2010 CT-1500.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. The Fort Walton Beach Police investigated the case. After discovering numerous problems with the way the case was investigated, I filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence. On the day of the hearing, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the DUI charge.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2009CT-1624.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. After discovering numerous problems with the way the case was investigated, I filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence.
On the day of the hearing, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the DUI charge.

Santa Rosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced to Reckless Driving. 2009CT-40249.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Santa Rosa County-Navarre.
I prepared the case for trial in Milton. The Santa Rosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on her record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2008CT-1560.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. After discovering numerous problems with the way the case was investigated, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on her record and avoided a suspension of her driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2008CT-2328.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. After discovering numerous problems with the way the case was investigated, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2008CT-3173.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. After discovering numerous problems with the way the case was investigated, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2008CT-1020.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. He was involved in an accident and was found by the Okaloosa County Sheriff Deputy passed out in his car. He refused the breath test. I prepared the case for trial in Shalimar. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2008CT-460.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. He was pulled over for speeding in Fort Walton Beach. I prepared the case for trial in Shalimar. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Santa Rosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2007CT-42476.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Santa Rosa County. He was accused of Drunk Driving after being pulled over by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Deputy on the way home from a nightclub. He had a severely intoxicated passenger with him. My Client refused Field Sobriety Exercises and the breath test. I prepared the case for trial in Milton. The Santa Rosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County DUI/Drunk Driving Reduced To Reckless Driving. 2006CT-2866.

My Client was arrested for DUI/Drunk Driving in Okaloosa County. He had alcohol, cocaine, and marijuana in his system. I convinced the Okaloosa County Prosecutor that since they could not show a quantity of the drugs in his system, it would be impossible to prove that drugs, in combination with alcohol, caused the poor driving. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Driving. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a DUI conviction on his record and avoided a suspension of his driver’s license.

Okaloosa County Felony Battery Dismissed. 2009CF-1974.

My Client was arrested for Felony Battery By Strangulation in Okaloosa County. He was accused of choking his wife during a domestic dispute. My Client was active duty United States Air Force, so he was facing expulsion from the Air Force if convicted.
I was able to negotiate his enrollment into the Pre-Trial Intervention program. After successfully completing this program, his case was dismissed by the Okaloosa County Prosecutor.

Okaloosa County Armed Robbery Youthful Offender. 2009CF-927.

My Client was arrested for 2 counts of Armed Robbery and Aggravated Battery With Deadly Weapon in Okaloosa County. He was accused of robbing 2 tourists at gunpoint and “pistol whipping” one of the victims with the pistol. I took over this case from another attorney and at the time I took the case, my client was facing a potential life sentence in prison.
I was able to negotiate his case into a Youthful Offender status. He was sentenced to 2 years in a juvenile prison, but was also deemed eligible for a program known as boot camp. Successful completion of boot camp allows the offender to be released from prison in as little as 6 months.

Okaloosa County Aggravated Battery Youthful Offender. 2009CF-1745.

My Client was arrested for Aggravated Battery With Deadly Weapon in Okaloosa County. He was accused of beating someone with a wooden table leg, causing life-threatening injuries. He was facing 15 years State Prison.
I was able to negotiate his case into a Youthful Offender status. He was sentenced to 2 years in a juvenile prison, but was also deemed eligible for a program known as boot camp. Successful completion of boot camp allows the offender to be released from prison in as little as 6 months.

Walton County Felony Drug Charge Dismissed. 2009CF-607.

My Client was arrested for Felony and Misdemeanor Drug Charges in Walton County. After extensive preparation and negotiation with the Walton County Prosecutor, his Felony Drug Charge was dismissed. He was allowed to enter a plea to the misdemeanor drug charge.

Okaloosa County Felony Burglary Dismissed. 2009CF-295.

My Client was arrested for Burglary in Okaloosa County. He was accused of breaking into a vehicle in Fort Walton Beach and stealing a car stereo.
My Client accepted enrollment in the Pre-Trial Intervention program (PTI). After completing that agreement, his case was dismissed by the Okaloosa County Prosecutor.

Okaloosa County Felony Drug Charge Dismissed. 2007CF-1086.

My Client was arrested for Felony Possession of Controlled Substance in Okaloosa County.
He accepted enrollment in the Pre-Trial Intervention program (PTI). After completing that agreement, his case was dismissed by the Okaloosa County Prosecutor.

Okaloosa County Felony Burglary Dismissed. 2006CF-2524.

My Client was arrested for Burglary in Okaloosa County. He was accused of breaking into a police officer’s private vehicle in downtown Fort Walton Beach. He was seen in the area of the break-in and was questioned by the police while wearing clothes matching the description given by eyewitnesses.
I took the deposition of the two Fort Walton Beach police officers who investigated the case. I then scheduled the case for jury trial in Shalimar. Once the Okaloosa County Prosecutor reviewed my questioning of the police officers, she decided to dismiss the case.

Okaloosa County Felony Burglary Dismissed. 2006CF-859.

My Client was arrested for Burglary in Okaloosa County. She was accused of breaking into her neighbor’s home and stealing several items. After crime scene visits and extensive pre-trial investigation, I scheduled the case for jury trial in Shalimar. On the morning of trial, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the case.

Santa Rosa County Felony Drug Charge Dismissed. 2006CF-1416.

My Client was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance in Santa Rosa County. He was a passenger in a truck that was stopped by the police. Cocaine was found on the floor of the truck right at his feet. I argued that there was no evidence that my Client knew the drugs were there, given that it was dark, it wasn’t his truck, and he was squeezed into the truck with three other people. I scheduled the case for jury trial in Milton.
Less than a week before trial, the Santa Rosa Prosecutor dismissed the case.

Okaloosa County Sex Crime Dismissed. 2005CF-737.

My Client was accused of 2 Counts of Lewd and Lascivious Molestation in Okaloosa County. He was accused of having consensual sexual relations with a 14 year old girl. After speaking with the girl’s family, and pointing out several inconsistencies in the girl’s account, I scheduled the case for trial in Shalimar. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor agreed to dismiss the Sex Crime allegation in exchange for a plea to a battery. While we were confident we would prevail at trial, my Client decided to accept the “sure thing”. He was NOT deemed a sex offender and was NOT deemed a convicted felon.

Okaloosa County Aggravated Battery Dismissed. 2005CF-1531.

My Client was arrested for Aggravated Battery With Deadly Weapon. She was accused of stabbing her husband with a knife during a domestic dispute.
My Client accepted enrollment in the Pre-Trial Intervention program (PTI). After completing that agreement, her case was dismissed by the Okaloosa County Prosecutor.

Walton County Drug Charge Dismissed. 2004CF-322.

My Client was arrested for Possession of Controlled Substance in Walton County. I filed a Motion To Suppress Evidence based on the illegal search that was conducted against my Client.
Once the Walton County Prosecutor reviewed my Motion To Suppress, he dismissed my Client’s case.

Okaloosa County Not Guilty Verdict. 2007MM-3209.

My Client was arrested in Okaloosa County. She was accused of improperly touching several young family members. My Client insisted she was innocent. She was active duty United States Air Force and was facing expulsion from the Air Force if she was convicted. I scheduled the case for jury trial in Crestview.
The jury deliberated for less than an hour and found my Client NOT Guilty.

Okaloosa County Not Guilty Verdict. 2004MM-4202.

My Client was arrested for Battery in Okaloosa County. He was accused of fighting with his roommate in front of 2 eyewitnesses. I scheduled the case for jury trial in Shalimar.
The jury deliberated for less than 15 minutes and found my Client NOT Guilty.

Santa Rosa Not Guilty Verdict. 2007MM-1670.

My Client was arrested for Battery in Santa Rosa County. He was accused of getting into a fight with the service manager at a car dealership in front of multiple witnesses. I scheduled the case for trial in Milton.
The jury deliberated for less than 10 minutes and found my Client NOT Guilty.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2010MM-2164.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. He was active duty United States Air Force, so he was facing expulsion from the Air Force if he was convicted.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Injunction. 2010MM-1399.

My Client was arrested for 39 Counts of Violation of Domestic Violence Injunction in Okaloosa County.
When I took the case, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor was seeking a minimum of a year in jail.
After compiling and organizing over 3000 text messages, phone calls, and photos that were sent from the alleged victim to my client, I was able to negotiate a resolution where 38 of the 39 counts were dismissed. My Client received a withhold of adjudication which saved his military career.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2010MM-2677.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, her case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2009MM-4155.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. He was active duty United States Air Force, so he was facing expulsion from the Air Force if he was convicted.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2009MM-3046.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2009MM-3440.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. She was a Doctor and was facing a revocation of her medical license if she was convicted.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, her case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2009MM-2444.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2009MM-2884.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, her case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2008MM-1279.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. He was active duty United States Air Force, so he was facing expulsion from the Air Force if he was convicted.
After extensive preparation and questioning of the alleged victim, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the case.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2008MM-611.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. He was accused of battering his girlfriend while driving down the road. This was supposedly witnessed by several other drivers. We learned that these eyewitnesses did not want to testify in court, so I scheduled the case for jury trial in Shalimar. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the case right before the trial.

Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Dismissed. 2007MM-4660.

My Client was arrested for Domestic Violence in Okaloosa County. She was active duty United States Air Force, so she was facing expulsion from the Air Force if she was convicted.
She was accused of battering her fiancée. After review of crucial recorded phone messages and examination of the physical evidence, it became clear that my Client had acted in self-defense. I scheduled the case for jury trial in Shalimar.
On the morning of jury selection in Shalimar, the Okaloosa County Prosecutor dismissed the case.

Okaloosa County Drug Charge Dismissed. 2010MM-1609.

My Client was arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Selling Alcohol To A Minor Dismissed. 2010MM-1859.

My Client was arrested for selling alcohol to a minor.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Disorderly Conduct and Resisting An Office Dismissed. 2010MM-388.

My Client was arrested in Okaloosa County.
After extensive preparation and negotiation, my Client accepted a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA). Once the Agreement was successfully completed, his case was dismissed.

Okaloosa County Boating Under The Influence Reduced To Reckless. 2009MM-2163.

My Client was arrested for Boating Under The Influence in Okaloosa County.
I prepared the case for trial in Shalimar. The Okaloosa County Prosecutor offered my client a reduction in the charge to Reckless Operation. While we were confident that we could win at trial, my client decided to accept the “sure thing”. By doing this, my client avoided a BUI conviction on his record.