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Browning Law Firm, P.A.

4.8
56 Reviews

  • 185 Brooks St. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the Browning Law Firm provides personal injury legal services to clients who have suffered injuries in car, motorcycle and truck accidents.... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accidents, Truck Accidents, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Coy H. Browning
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The Bruner Law Firm

4.9
56 Reviews

  • 110 Eglin Parkway S.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal injury law firm focusing on car, boating, and motorcycle accidents, prescription drug liability, paralysis, and other serious injuries.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, and 206 more

Drew Bruner
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Florida Criminal Defense Legal Group, PLLC

4.9
22 Reviews

  • 1992 Lewis Turner Blvd, Suite 101-B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • If facing criminal charges in Florida, you want the best Florida criminal defense attorney available. Stephen G. Cobb exclusively practices criminal defense, is a certified... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

Stephen G. Cobb Esq.
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Anchors Smith Grimsley

4.5
40 Reviews

  • 909 Mar Walt Drive, Suite 1014, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the Community Since 1961

  • Criminal Law LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 21 more

Timothy Shaw
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Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law

4.5
44 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Firm established in 1983 and has provided over 35 years of service to clients on the emerald coast.

  • Criminal Law LawyersCivil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, and 15 more

Dana C. Matthews
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Florida Criminal Defense Legal Group, PLLC

4.9
22 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • If facing criminal charges in Florida, you want the best Florida criminal defense attorney available. Stephen G. Cobb exclusively practices criminal defense, is a certified... Read More

  • Criminal Law LawyersCriminal Defense, Assault and Battery, and 31 more

  • Free Consultation

Stephen G. Cobb Esq.
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The Bruner Law Firm

4.9
56 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Personal injury law firm focusing on car, boating, and motorcycle accidents, prescription drug liability, paralysis, and other serious injuries.

  • Criminal Law LawyersAuto Accident, Motorcycle Accidents, and 206 more

Drew Bruner
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The Law Offices of Clayton M. Connors, PLLC

4.1
32 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Board Certified in Employment and Labor Law.

  • Criminal Law LawyersLabor And Employment, Nursing License, and 28 more

Clayton M. Connors
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The Watson Firm, PLLC

4.9
59 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers3 awards

  • A personal injury law firm that is trusted locally and recognized nationally. We demand justice for our clients.

  • Criminal Law LawyersPersonal Injury, Car Accidents, and 6 more

  • Free Consultation

Aaron L. Watson
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Wilson, Harrell, Farrington, Ford, Wilson, Spain & Parsons P.A.

4.6
102 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Medical Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Litigation, Real Estate, Bankruptcy & General Practice.

  • Criminal Law LawyersGeneral Civil Trial, Appellate Practice, and 17 more

Anna Uniacke
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Anchors Smith Grimsley

4.5
40 Reviews

  • Serving Fort Walton Beach, FL and Okaloosa County, Florida

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers2 awards

  • Serving the Community Since 1961

  • Criminal Law LawyersBanking Law, Corporate Law, and 21 more

Timothy Shaw
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The Law Office of Marshall F. Moll Jr. P.A.

  • 348 Miracle Strip Parkway S.W., Suite 12, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Copus & Copus, P.A.

  • 25 Walter Martin Road, Suite 200, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Day and Meade, P.A.

  • 32 Beal Pkwy. SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Lester Law

  • 2113 Lewis Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

The Virga Law Firm, P.A.

  • 134 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

John Jay Gontarek, P.A.

  • 181 Eglin Parkway, NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Liberis Law Firm

  • 1992 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

James Ward

  • 418-B Racetrack Rd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Anne M. McBride, P.A.

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549

Law Office of Dennis A. Barbarisi

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549

Musca Law

  • 217 Miracle Strip PKWY SE, Unit 116, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Aaron B. Wentz, P.A.

  • 814 Shadow Lane, Suite A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

T.S. Lupella, P.A.

  • 2110 Lewis Turner Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Stevens Law Firm, PLLC

  • 1825 Hurlburt Rd., Ste. 10, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Risen & Ryan A Professional Association

  • 436 Green Acres Rd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

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Melanie Shaw Seymour

  • 150 Eglin Pkwy N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-4402

Steven E. Shelton, Esq.

  • 171 Eglin Parkway N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Rubin Law Firm

  • 173 NE Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Law Offices of Janis L. Burke

  • 201 Hollywood Blvd. N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5775

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

I told the cops they are my guns, so why is he being charged with them?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. If he was anywhere nears the guns, that could be enough to charge him. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your boyfriend's case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze his case and advise you of his options.
Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. If he was anywhere nears the guns, that could be enough to charge him. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your boyfriend's case. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze his case and advise you of his options.
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If i agree to a plee agreement to a lesser charge can i file an appeal

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Answered by attorney Charles D. Scott (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at The Law Offices of Charles D. Scott PLLC
When you enter a plea bargain in criminal court, you are sentenced by the judge in accordance with the plea deal you agreed upon. You have thirty (30) days from the date you enter a plea to withdraw your plea or appeal the judgement and sentence. If the time to withdraw your plea has passed and you are unable to comply with the financial terms of the sentence, you should consider filing a motion with the court asking the court to modify your sentence due to your inability to pay the required amounts. It is better to tell the court that you cannot meet your obligations and ask for a modification than simply not paying the obligations you were ordered to pay, as that will result in a violation of your probation (VOP) and most likely more punishment including jail time. Courts do consider financial circumstances and may give you a break, however you must inform the court of your financial problems. You should also inform your probation officer of your financial difficulty.
When you enter a plea bargain in criminal court, you are sentenced by the judge in accordance with the plea deal you agreed upon. You have thirty (30) days from the date you enter a plea to withdraw your plea or appeal the judgement and sentence. If the time to withdraw your plea has passed and you are unable to comply with the financial terms of the sentence, you should consider filing a motion with the court asking the court to modify your sentence due to your inability to pay the required amounts. It is better to tell the court that you cannot meet your obligations and ask for a modification than simply not paying the obligations you were ordered to pay, as that will result in a violation of your probation (VOP) and most likely more punishment including jail time. Courts do consider financial circumstances and may give you a break, however you must inform the court of your financial problems. You should also inform your probation officer of your financial difficulty.
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What should I do about employer making me sign agreement on termination

Diane Buerger
Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
I urge you to consult an attorney with whom you can discuss this before signing anything.  Preferably, I recommend consulting with an attorney who regularly practices in your area.   You should get a copy of the paper you are being asked to sign -- and have the attorney review it. Potentially, signing the paper could have far-reaching, very bad collateral consequences of a criminal nature, of which you are unaware.   If you did not steal the tickets, why would you sign a paper saying you will pay for what was missing?   Note:  it is against the law in Florida to threaten to file criminal charges against a person if they fail to satisfactorily resolve a civil dispute.  It is not against the law, however, to file criminal charges against you if they feel you stole the tickets.  It is only illegal to threaten to file the charges unless you agree to resolve the civil dispute.      
I urge you to consult an attorney with whom you can discuss this before signing anything.  Preferably, I recommend consulting with an attorney who regularly practices in your area.   You should get a copy of the paper you are being asked to sign -- and have the attorney review it. Potentially, signing the paper could have far-reaching, very bad collateral consequences of a criminal nature, of which you are unaware.   If you did not steal the tickets, why would you sign a paper saying you will pay for what was missing?   Note:  it is against the law in Florida to threaten to file criminal charges against a person if they fail to satisfactorily resolve a civil dispute.  It is not against the law, however, to file criminal charges against you if they feel you stole the tickets.  It is only illegal to threaten to file the charges unless you agree to resolve the civil dispute.      
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