I am a criminal defense attorney and I am in court almost every day. Unfortunately, you haven’t provided sufficient information to properly answer your question. I would need to know you complete criminal history, your charges and which court that you are in. As a general proposition though, make sure that you are well dressedRead More
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I was initially charged with aggravated assault with a firearm…
Q: I was initially charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. I was in jail waiting for a court hearing for eight. My Public Defender advised me to take to plea no contest to the lesser charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon resulting in a probationary sentence. I was never advised there wouldRead More
What is a Diversion Program?
Diversion offers are plea offers negotiated with the State Attorney. There are five programs offered in the Firsit Judicial Circuit which is the Circuit for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Pre-trial Diversion, the misdemeanor program, and Pre-trial Intervention, the felony program can both be risky agreements. A few years ago the State Attorney’sRead More
Courtroom Tips
Going to court can be a very unpleasant experience for most. We can save a lot of heartache and stress if we understand what is expected of us when we are present in a courtroom. These tips could help make your experience a little better: Lower your expectations of the results. Go in with confidence, butRead More
Legal Resources
As a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Swiatek’s goal is that everyone understands their rights. This page of Resources was created so that you may be well-informed of local and national legal information. This page was last updated 10/2/19. The Courts I Practice In Okaloosa County: Accept Disclaimer and Search Court Records Escambia County: Case Search Santa RosaRead More