OST Program | Florida Criminal Defense Attorney – A Lawyer To Help You And Your Loved Ones
Our Services Unfortunately, most brain illnesses in the United States are treated incorrectly. Most are difficult to detect. There are three steps to treating brain illnesses: Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Evaluation A doctorate level psychologist is used to evaluate our clients. In addition to a Mental Status Examination, there are a variety of psychometric tests […]
Other Questions Related To Drug Charges In Florida
Can Drug Charges Ever Be Removed From Your Records, Either Through Expungement Or Sealing In Florida? Drug charges can be removed from the official record of the Clerk of the Court if a separate proceeding is done under the Florida Records Seal and Expunction Statute. The applicable statute is under the Criminal Procedures and Corrections […]
OTS Angela Vickers – Cobb Criminal Defense Law Firm
Our Services The following article is republished here by permission of the author and the Florida Bar News. Explaining the biological component of mental health is difficult for many people to understand. I consider this to be the best article ever written on the subject. Republished From The Florida Bar News October 1, 2005Stresslines: Treatment […]
Panhandle Prosecutors Intent On Securing Conviction For Twice-Released Alleged Sex Offender
In a previous post, I discussed how the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment bars a Destin prosecutor from twice prosecuting a defendant for the same crime. As a recap, this clause forbids four different situations: (1) prosecuting a defendant for the same offense after an acquittal, (2) prosecuting a defendant for the same […]
Penalties Involved In Drug Related Cases And Mandatory Minimums
What Are The Penalties Involved In Drug Related Charges And The Mandatory Minimums? There are different types of minimum sentences in Florida and knowing the distinction between them is critical. For example, people do not necessarily think of a DUI charge as a drug offense per se, but technically it is. If someone has a […]
Personal Injury From Car Accident Involving A Drunk Driver
This article shares some great advice from car accident lawyers at Cantor Crane regarding injuries caused by drunk drivers. DUI laws around the country have made it easier for victims of a drunk driving accidents to seek compensation they deserve. Nonetheless, there are still exceptions to who is responsible for a financial claim in such […]
Protecting Your Miranda Rights During A Fort Walton Beach DUI Arrest
When you are arrested for driving under the influence, you have certain rights. These rights include the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures, the Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial, and the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. In a previous post, I discussed your Fourth Amendment rights during a DUI traffic stop. […]
Public Defender Versus An Experienced DUI Defense Attorney
What Should Someone Know When Deciding Between A Public Defender Versus Hiring An Experienced Attorney? First of all, people who represent themselves need to remember that there is an old expression that says “A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client.” A person who is unrepresented is at a far more extreme […]
Questions About Hardship Licenses And Ignition Interlock Devices
If Someone Were To Refuse The Breath Or Blood Tests, How Would That Affect Their License Or The Possibility Of The Hardship Or Work License? The government hates refusals; period. The politicians in Tallahassee have made it that if someone has refused a breath alcohol concentration test (BAC) by blood, breath or urine one time […]
Questions Regarding Out Of State / Tourist Arrests For Drug Crimes
Are There A Lot Of Out-Of-State Or Tourist Arrests Seen? It is an amazing thing when a state as dependent on tourism as Florida decides to go on some type of war on drugs. Whether it is the war against underage drinking with minor in possession charges or drug charges for possession of marijuana under […]