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Domestic violence is present all over the world, and the state of Florida is no stranger to this reality. In fact, statistics show that it is a frequent problem in this part of the country. Domestic Violence Statistics in Florida According to the World Population Review (2023), in the United

In Florida, manslaughter is a felony punishable by life in prison or the death penalty if the context warrants it. In any case, the punishment will depend on the seriousness of the crime and the distinct circumstances surrounding it. What are the types of homicide? First degree murder: It is the

No one wants to read what you are about to read. Optimistic, hopeful-sounding marketing fluff is much sweeter. Yet this will blow up like a bomb when things get real around Docket Day and a decision must be made to accept a plea offer or go to trial. Therefore, here

It’s that time of year again when we acknowledge False Domestic Violence Charge Awareness Month. This is probably the least popular thing I write about. This year, let’s add some perspective not normally shared before people come out of the woodwork filled with hate due to lack of knowledge: I

Legal fees for Violation of Community Control, House Arrest or Probation must be paid up front and in full. If you are looking for a lower legal fee without regard to quality, we are probably not the right legal group for you. Most misdemeanors are $3,500.00 and up while most

787.03 Interference With Custody (1) Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly or recklessly takes or entices, or aids, abets, hires, or otherwise procures another to take or entice, any minor or any incompetent person from the custody of the minor’s or incompetent person’s parent, his or her guardian, a public agency

Legal fees for Violation of Community Control, House Arrest or Probation must be paid up front and in full. If you are looking for a lower legal fee without regard to quality, we are probably not the right legal group for you. Most misdemeanors are $3,500.00 and up while most

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. The cost to hire a DUI or a criminal defense lawyer is going to vary based

Being a member of any branch of the US military, your conduct is held to high standards and cannot be compared with an average citizen. Your military service record can be severely damaged by a criminal conviction and not only that, a criminal conviction can result in serious penalties. Most

Florida’s local bar associations are a key information source during the pandemic. As we end 2020 and head into 2021, here is an example of how the court system is keeping prosecutors and defense lawyers informed about ever-changing courtroom protocols: “A Message from the Honorable William F. Stone Please see

DUI: the pretrial fee is lowered and in return, there will be no in-person court or motions to suppress blood, breath, or urine tests to be filed unless there is additional payment. Limited consultations may also be part of the formula. Domestic Violence: the client wants a bond motion filed

“When can I meet you in person?” Every criminal defense lawyer struggles with this question for many reasons. First, we have always done in-person consultations. Personally, I never did a telephone consultation until after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Second, people want attention and empathy when discussing a legal matter of

Step 5: Expect More Uncertainty Chaos unleashed by the pandemic will continue for at least two or three years. Everyone still wants to hear that a miraculous cure is a month away and vaccination is right around the corner. Reality will intervene harshly. The Criminal Justice System (CJS) is never

Step 3: Raise Money How are you supposed to raise money when you have lost your job or business? I don’t know. We are all in the same boat with a depression worse than the one before World War II. As a student of history, I studied lots of pandemic

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. It was a Thursday, which is normally docket day in Okaloosa in one of the two