In a vehicle accident case, like Reckless Driving, DUI with Property Damage, or Leaving the Scene (Hit and Run), many times the other party with try to establish restitution based on an estimate from Collision Center. Repair estimate records are inadmissible hearsay, and therefore, cannot be … [Read more...] about Restitution Hearing Defenses in Okaloosa County Traffic Related Criminal Cases
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Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
From Arrest to Trial STAGE ONE: Arrest, Notice to Appear, or Criminal Summons Similar to Okaloosa County felony arrests, bookings, and first appearances; misdemeanors are handled similarly with one exception. Sometimes a defendant with not have to go through the formal arrest process. Instead … [Read more...] about Misdemeanor Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
Felony Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
From Arrest to Trial STAGE ONE: Arrest The Felony Court Process is very straightforward and is basically the same for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties in Florida. It can be stressful though not knowing what to expect at each stage. For folks that have not been involved in the criminal … [Read more...] about Felony Criminal Arrest Process in Okaloosa County
Police Tasers & The Connection With Increased Arrests In Okaloosa County
Whenever law enforcement arrives on scene in Okaloosa County and becomes involved for whatever reason (investigation, safety concerns, etc.), this is a prime situation where verbal confrontations can become physical, especially with the advent of the police taser weapon and its rampant use in the … [Read more...] about Police Tasers & The Connection With Increased Arrests In Okaloosa County
Why I Left The Prosecutorial World Behind To Become A Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney
People ask me all the time, “Why did you quit being a civil prosecutor and start working for defendants?” “Isn’t it hard to defend people charged with crimes?” Well, here is my answer. Before devoting my legal career to being a exclusively a criminal defense attorney, I used to work for the State … [Read more...] about Why I Left The Prosecutorial World Behind To Become A Dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney
Dependency Court (DCF Court) vs Criminal Court in Okaloosa County
What is the difference between the criminal and civil court systems in Child Abuse or Child Neglect Cases? Because of my past experience in prosecuting child abuse and child neglect cases, I have a special understanding of how the system works. In Florida, there are two different types of legal … [Read more...] about Dependency Court (DCF Court) vs Criminal Court in Okaloosa County