Holmes County
AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE & DEDICATED REPRESENTATION
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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.
Holmes County Criminal Defense Attorney
Serving Bonifay and Holmes County
Holmes County is one of the most rural counties in Florida’s panhandle. If you are facing criminal charges here, local relationships matter enormously — the judges, prosecutors, and court staff in Bonifay know the attorneys who regularly practice in their courthouse, and that familiarity makes a real difference in how cases are handled.
Rusty Shepard has practiced at the Holmes County Courthouse in Bonifay for over 25 years. As a former Assistant State Attorney across the entire 14th Judicial Circuit, he built relationships in these courts long before he became a defense attorney. He brings that institutional knowledge to every Holmes County case he handles.
Holmes County Courts
Criminal cases in Holmes County are heard at the Holmes County Courthouse, 201 N Oklahoma Street, Bonifay, FL 32425. Holmes County is part of Florida’s 14th Judicial Circuit alongside Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Jackson, and Washington counties. Rusty Shepard appears regularly in Bonifay and has direct working relationships with the judges, prosecutors, and probation officers assigned to Holmes County cases.
Criminal Charges We Defend in Holmes County
- DUI — first offense through felony DUI
- Drug crimes — possession, trafficking, manufacturing, distribution
- Domestic violence
- Violent crimes — robbery, assault, battery, manslaughter
- Sex crimes
- Theft crimes
- Probation violation
- Warrants
- Juvenile crimes
- Misdemeanours and felonies of all classes
Why Holmes County Clients Choose Shepard Law
- 25+ years of regular courthouse presence in Bonifay — not occasional appearances
- Former prosecutor — understands the prosecution’s approach from the inside
- 10,000+ cases handled across the full spectrum of charges
- President, Bay County Criminal Defense Bar 2011–2015 — circuit-wide leadership
- Local relationships — judges, prosecutors, and court staff in Holmes County know Rusty Shepard
- Available 24/7 — (850) 290-2505
- Free consultation and flexible payment plans
Serving All of Holmes County
Shepard Law represents clients across all communities in Holmes County, including Bonifay, Ponce de Leon, Westville, Graceville, and the surrounding rural areas.
Facing criminal charges in Holmes County or Bonifay? 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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