Charged with a serious crime in Florida and need simple and straightforward information about your rights and the legal process? Browse our frequently updated blog for posts on these and other vital criminal defense topics.
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Public Defenders Are Not an Option for Every Criminal DefendantIf you have a choice, it’s almost always better to hire a private defense attorney than to go with a public defender when you are charged with a crime.
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Tim Flaherty and Brandy Merrifield Assume Leadership Roles in the Okaloosa-Walton County Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysCriminal defense attorneys Tim Flaherty and Brandy Merrifield have assumed leadership positions in the Okaloosa-Walton County chapter of the FACDL.
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Options for Communicating With a Family Member in the Okaloosa County JailOkaloosa County criminal lawyer Tim Flaherty can help you explore your options for communicating with a loved one at the Okaloosa County Jail.
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Class Action Suit Over Ex-Felon Voting Rights Part of Larger Trend in LawIn a class action lawsuit filed in Florida by convicted felons seeking voting rights, the Board of Clemency upheld their power to deny felons' requests to vote.
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Don’t Talk to the Police: Advice From an Okaloosa County Criminal Defense LawyerThe police already think you are guilty. If you are being questioned, invoke your right to remain silent and call criminal defense lawyer Tim Flaherty.