Calhoun County
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Criminal Defense
- Spousal Abuse
- Restraining Orders
- Assault
- Battery
- Bulgary
- Cyber Crimes
- Drug Crimes
- DUI
- Expungement
- Juvenile Crimes
- Misdemeanors
- Theft Crimes
- Robbery
- Violation of Probation
- Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crimes
No Charges Aggravated Assault
ALLEGATION: Client arrested for drive-by shooting and was facing the possibility of a minimum mandatory 15 year prison sentence under Florida’s 10-20-Life Law. RESULT: After consulting with with prosecutors and law enforcement NO CHARGES WERE FILED.
Negotiated Plea DUI Manslaughter
ALLEGATION: Client charged with DUI Manslaughter. Client faced up to 15 years prison and a permanent loss of his drivers’ license. RESULT: Client entered negotiated plea to probation and is eligible to drive with a hardship license.
Not Convicted Sexual Battery
ALLEGATION: Client who holds a professional certification and license with the State of Florida was accused of Sexual Battery with the possibility of 15 years prison and mandatory “Sexual Offender” designation. Arrest was reported in the Panama City News Herald. RESULT: Charge reduced without consent of victim to simple battery (misdemeanor). Client NOT CONVICTED of any criminal offense and not designated a Sexual Offender. Client able to return to work without loss of professional certification and license
Client NOT CONVICTED Violation of Probation
ALLEGATION: Client violated probation for a second time by failing to report (“absconding”), committing a new crime of Battery, not completing DUI school and failing to complete court ordered community service hours.
Not Convicted Violation of Probation
ALLEGATION: Client violated probation by failing to report (“absconding”) and committing a new felony of Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Forgery. Client was on probation for 7 counts of Obtaining a Controlled Substance by Fraud, 6 counts of Forgery, and 6 counts of Criminal Use of Personal Identification.
Calhoun County Criminal Defense Attorney
Serving Blountstown and Calhoun County
If you are facing criminal charges in Calhoun County, you need a defense attorney who practices regularly at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Blountstown — not someone who drives in once for a single hearing without any relationship with the local court system.
Rusty Shepard has practiced throughout Florida’s 14th Judicial Circuit for over 25 years. He is a former Assistant State Attorney who served as President of the 14th Judicial Circuit Chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers — the professional organization for criminal defense attorneys across all six counties of the Circuit, including Calhoun County. He knows the courts in Blountstown, and the courts know him.
Calhoun County Courts
Criminal cases in Calhoun County are heard at the Calhoun County Courthouse, 20859 Central Avenue E, Blountstown, FL 32424. Calhoun County is part of Florida’s 14th Judicial Circuit alongside Bay, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington counties. Rusty Shepard appears regularly in Blountstown and maintains established relationships with the judges, prosecutors, and court staff in Calhoun County.
Criminal Charges We Defend in Calhoun County
- DUI — first offense through felony DUI
- Drug crimes — possession, trafficking, manufacturing, distribution
- Domestic violence
- Violent crimes — robbery, assault, battery, manslaughter, murder
- Sex crimes
- Theft crimes — shoplifting through grand theft
- White collar crimes
- Probation violation
- Warrants — bench and arrest warrants
- Juvenile crimes
- Misdemeanours and felonies of all classes
Why Calhoun County Clients Choose Shepard Law
- President, 14th Circuit Chapter, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers — the circuit-wide professional body for criminal defense attorneys covering all six counties including Calhoun
- Former prosecutor — Rusty Shepard prosecuted cases in the 14th Circuit before defending them. He knows the prosecution’s approach from the inside.
- 25+ years of 14th Circuit experience — regular courthouse presence in Blountstown
- 10,000+ cases handled across all charge types
- Available 24/7 — (850) 290-2505
- Free consultation and flexible payment plans
Serving All of Calhoun County
Shepard Law represents clients across all communities in Calhoun County, including Blountstown, Altha, Kinard, and the surrounding rural areas.
Facing criminal charges in Calhoun County or Blountstown? Call Shepard Law at (850) 290-2505. Free consultation. Rusty Shepard is available 24/7.
What Sets Shepard Law Apart?
Your case is our priority. We aim for the best outcome.
We understand the complexities of the legal system and the impact on your life. Our focus is on securing your future.
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