We were recently contacted by an individual that was here in Fort Walton Beach for the summer and was out partying with some friends during the Billy Bowlegs festival. During the festival, he fell off a boat, and when the Fish and Wildlife officers swarmed in, they charged him with Disorderly … [Read more...] about Disorderly Conduct Dissmissed In Okaloosa County
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What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?
A promising high school or college student could face severe consequences if arrested for a criminal offense involving Drugs or Alcohol. It could mean the loss of a Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, ROTC Scholarship, or other college or university scholarship. It could also mean the loss of a … [Read more...] about What Will Happen To My College Scholarship If I Am Arrested For A Drug Or Alcohol Crime?
What Is The Difference Between A Misdemeanor & A Felony In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
For a person in Oklaoosa County or Walton County with no prior criminal record and no experience in the criminal court system, you may not know the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony criminal charge. First of all, both are criminal charges which mean that the penalties for either one … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference Between A Misdemeanor & A Felony In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
Possession of Prescription Drugs – Unofficial Guide for Doctors & Patients
In Florida, we have some of the most strict and punitive drug laws in the country. Many of these are focused on prescription pain killers like Hydrocodone, as well as both, benzodiazepines like Xanax and stimulant medications like Adderall. Some of the penalties are very severe, especially for … [Read more...] about Possession of Prescription Drugs – Unofficial Guide for Doctors & Patients
Restitution After A Criminal Conviction In Okaloosa County
What is Restitution in a Criminal Case? Restitution is normally a monetary amount that is paid to a victim of a crime to serve as compensation for damages suffered as a direct result of the criminal episode. It is generally ordered by the criminal court and made part of the defendant’s sentence. … [Read more...] about Restitution After A Criminal Conviction In Okaloosa County
Juvenile Charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation In Okaloosa County
We were recently contacted by the parents of a juvenile charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation in Okaloosa County. The client was facing the prospect of being charged as an adult and prison; or the case remaining in juvenile court, still facing delinquency adjudication, assignment to a … [Read more...] about Juvenile Charged with Lewd and Lascivious Molestation In Okaloosa County