Simple Battery is a misdemeanor. Battery on a Pregnant Woman creates a victim-based enhancement that brings the charge to not only a felony level offense, but a felony of the second degree. And since it falls under the felony aggravated battery categorization, this brings into play victim injury … [Read more...] about Is Battery On A Pregnant Woman A Misdemeanor Or Felony In Okaloosa County?
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Prevented Warrant From Being Issued For Domestic Violence Battery in Walton County
We were recently retained by a client in Walton County, Fl., during a pending investigation for domestic violence battery, which is a misdemeanor of the first degree, and punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine. This was a rare situation because we were contacted prior to the warrant … [Read more...] about Prevented Warrant From Being Issued For Domestic Violence Battery in Walton County
The Criminal Court System’s Ever-Expanding Scope and Influence over Florida Young People
Children today are far more likely to have a negative experience with law enforcement or the criminal court system. Why is this so? In part, we can blame our State and Local government officials for the over-legislation, and the outsourcing of parental and school discipline. And as schools have … [Read more...] about The Criminal Court System’s Ever-Expanding Scope and Influence over Florida Young People
Case Dimissed For Possession Of Alcohol By Person Under 21 In Walton County
We were contacted by a young person who was charged with Possession of Alcohol by Person Under 21 years old in Walton County, which has a punishment of up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. They contacted us when they realized that it was an actual criminal charge, not an infraction, and they … [Read more...] about Case Dimissed For Possession Of Alcohol By Person Under 21 In Walton County
Outstanding Warrant Recalled In Okaloosa County
We were recently contacted by a spouse of an individual that was the spouse of person in the military. During a traffic stop near where she lived, she found out about an active Okaloosa County warrant for a misdemeanor level worthless check (NSF) from an old account. Shocked, she immediately … [Read more...] about Outstanding Warrant Recalled In Okaloosa County
Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin
A military man contacted us about a case that was somewhat unique. An officer, who was not in an official uniform, but working “special detail security” near a local bar in Destin, FL, provoked a scuffle, my client intervened to protect someone else and was arrested. A conviction on this charge … [Read more...] about Dismissal For Resisting Officer without Violence in Destin