Defuniak Springs, Florida Courthouse
DeFuniak Springs, Sandestin, and all Florida state criminal law cases originating in Walton County, Florida The courthouse for your Walton County case is located in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. As noted elsewhere, all federal criminal cases are handled in federal courthouses, such as the district court in Pensacola, Florida. The criminal defense lawyers and attorneys at […]
Departure Sentences
Reductions in Charge and Substitutions of Charge As mentioned in the Diversion section,, the Florida State Attorney’s Office is politically motivated to obtain convictions. Therefore, their goal is not to reduce or substitute lesser charges. Reductions and substitutions are most likely to occur when: The case for the State of Florida has ‘proof problems’ The defendant […]
Destin Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses Famous Florida DUI Arrests
When you are arrested for DUI in Destin, Florida, you may feel ashamed or alone, afraid to tell your friends, family members, and co-workers about your encounter with the Destin police. While DUI convictions do carry serious criminal and administrative consequences such as jail time and driver’s license suspension, they do not define who you […]
Destin DUI Arrest: How Body Cameras Affect Your Case
Over the past few years, tensions have mounted against police forces across the country, including right in our backyard in Okaloosa County. Many citizens believe that police departments have become militarized and are overreaching their power by arresting individuals without adequate probable cause, using excessive force, and sometimes responding to minor altercations with deadly force. Florida […]
Destin, Fort Walton Beach, And All Okaloosa County, FL Cases
Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Valparaiso, Mary Esther and all Florida criminal law cases originating south of the Shoal River Bridge are held at the Shalimar Courthouse located at 1250 Eglin Parkway in Shalimar, Florida. The location of the courthouse for your Florida state criminal law case will be determined by the location of the […]
Did You Know That It Is Illegal To Use A Firearm While Impaired In Florida?
Florida criminal law1 provides that it is illegal to use a firearm while you are under the influence of alcohol, chemical substances, or drugs to the point that your normal abilities are impaired. This bit of news actually upset some friends and family when I let them know about it. If you are accused of this […]
Diversion Programs Available For Drug Cases
What Are Diversion Programs And What Should One Know About These Programs? Diversion programs should have been a good deal for consumers. Instead, they are a scam where those with knowledge and power are taking advantage of people when they are at their most vulnerable. Worse, they are doing everything they can to give the […]
Diversions
OUR SERVICES Florida Pretrial & First Offender Diversion programs are possible in some case. Generally speaking. In a diversion program, a client agrees to abide by the terms of a contract with the state attorney’s office for a period of time (usually 6 months to1 year) And to stay out of legal trouble. At the […]
Do You Lose Your Drivers License In Florida After A DUI?
When Someone Is Arrested For A DUI In Florida, Do They Lose Their License Immediately? When someone is arrested for a DUI, their license is taken on the spot unless the officer cannot find it or they do not have it on them. After that, it’s reported to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles […]
Domestic Violence Law In Florida | Laws: Florida Domestic Violence
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 felonies start at $5,000.00 to […]