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How Does Misdemeanor Battery Become Felony Battery In Okaloosa County?

How Does Misdemeanor Battery Become Felony Battery In Okaloosa County?

By T.S. Lupella

If you have a prior conviction of any type of misdemeanor battery or felony Battery related offense in Florida, a subsequent battery offense in Okaloosa County may be charged as Felony Battery.

However, your attorney may be able to challenge the prior conviction in court and get the charges reduced.

Regardless of the charge, if you’ve been arrested for battery, talk to a criminal defense attorney. Call me at (850) 362-6655 for a free consultation.

 

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Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Thomas Shawn Lupella P.A.
2110 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Destin, FL.

Thomas Shawn Lupella P.A.
3997 Commons Drive West
Suite I
Destin, FL 32541

Crestview, FL.

Thomas Shawn Lupella P.A.
891 South Ferdon Boulevard
Crestview, FL 32536

DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Thomas Shawn Lupella P.A.
1614-B U.S. Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

 

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Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
2110 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

(850) 362-6655

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From our Ft Walton Beach Criminal Defense Office, we represent individuals in Valparaiso, Shalimar, Niceville, Mary Esther, Laurel Hill, Navarre, Hulbert Field, Eglin AFB, Santa Rosa Island and Okaloosa Island.

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Destin, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
3997 Commons Drive West
Suite I
Destin, FL 32541

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(850) 424-5240

From this office, we cover the following areas: Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Rosemary Beach, Sunnyside, Seacrest, Seaside, Freeport, Choctaw Beach & Sacred Oaks.

Crestview, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
891 South Ferdon Boulevard
Crestview, FL 32536

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(850) 423-0738

From our Crestview Criminal Defense Office, we represent individuals in Escambia Farms, Laurel Hill, Svea, Baker, Holt, Milligan, Auburn, Deerland, the Duke Field area, and other areas in northern Okaloosa County.

DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
1614-B U.S. Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

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(850) 951-1134

From our Defuniak Springs Criminal Defense Office, we represent individuals in Freeport, Paxton, Miramar Beach, Alys Beach, Argyle, Blue Mountain Beach, Bruce, Eucheanna, Glendale, Grayton Beach, Inlet Beach, Mossy Head, Red Bay, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest, Seagrove Beach, Seaside & Rock Hill.

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Fort Walton Beach, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
2110 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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P. (850) 362-6655

Destin, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
3997 Commons Drive West
Suite I
Destin, FL 32541

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P. (850) 424-5240

DeFuniak Springs, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
1614-B U.S. Highway 90 West
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

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P. (850) 951-1134

Crestview, FL.

Lupella & Rehr
891 South Ferdon Boulevard
Crestview, FL 32536

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P. (850) 423-0738

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Been arrested in Fort Walton Beach or Destin, Florida? Then see our practice areas and discover how we can help.

About Us

Shawn Lupella is a former civil prosecutor for the State of Florida and criminal defense attorney that has handled more than 10,000 combined cases. David Rehr is a former local criminal prosecutor who personally oversaw thousands of cases, but now dedicates his experience to criminal defense.  Lupella & Rehr can be reached at (850) 362-6655, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year if you need help.

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