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Criminal Defense Lawyer

Experienced Criminal Defense Representation in Destin, Florida

Attorney R. Scott Whitehead has more than 11 years of criminal defense and juvenile criminal defense experience. From misdemeanors to felonies, he can protect your rights against serious charges.

To discuss your criminal defense needs in a free initial consultation, contact us today by calling 850-502-4537 or toll-free 866-930-0753. We answer our phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

If you have been arrested for drinking and driving, your driver's license and reputation are on the line. We have represented numerous people charged with DUI, and have experience challenging the results from field sobriety tests and Intoxilyzer 8000.

Traffic Cases & Violations

A single speeding ticket might not seem like that big of a deal, so why do you need a lawyer? Because each offense results in points on your driver's license. When you accumulate enough points, you could lose your driving privileges. If you have been issued a ticket, we can help you contest it as well as possibly mitigate the impact of previous traffic offenses.

Drug Charges

A conviction to a drug charge carries stiff penalties, possibly including jail time and heavy fines. We handle a variety of misdemeanor and felony drug charges, including:

Weapons Charges and Violent Crimes

You cannot afford to have convictions to weapons charges or violent crimes on your record. If you are facing charges for violent crimes, we will defend you. We handle a broad range of these cases, including:

Child Abuse & Neglect

Nothing is more important to you than your children. If accusations of child abuse and neglect are threatening your ability to be in your child's life, you can rely on us to fight back against these devastating charges.

Property Crimes

Whether you are facing charges of criminal mischief or arson, you need a lawyer who can defend your rights in Florida courts. We have handled more than 1,000 criminal cases and will work diligently to keep a property crimes conviction off your record.

White Collar Crime

Your reputation is everything. If you are convicted of a white collar crime, your reputation, job and lifestyle are all on the line. We defend against charges of:

Perjury and Obstruction of Justice

Sometimes, appearing in court can lead to additional legal issues. If you are facing charges of perjury or obstruction of justice, our law firm can represent you. Additionally, we defend people who have been arrested for a probation violation.

Regardless of what charges you are facing, you can lean on us to protect your rights. Contact us today for a free, discreet consultation.

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We look forward to helping you do what is best for your family. We answer our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached locally at 850-502-4537 or toll free 866-930-0753. You can also contact us by e-mail.

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R. Scott Whitehead, P.A.
4507 Furling Lane
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: 850-502-4537
Toll-Free: 866-930-0753
Fax: 850-654-9122
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The law office of R. Scott Whitehead, P.A. in Destin, Florida, represents clients on the Emerald Coast and throughout the Florida Panhandle including the cities of Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Freeport, Crestview, Mary Esther, Navarre, Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside, Grayton Beach, Panama City Beach and other communities in Okaloosa County, Walton County, Escambia County and Santa Rosa County. 

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