By Luz Root
On May 4, 2024, Dr. Sean Hollonbeck, an Army veteran, was arrested for allegedly
who dropped his 13-year-old daughter off at home. Hollonbeck explained his 13-year-old daughter had snuck out of the house late on a Saturday night. After realizing his daughter was gone, he called the Santa Rosa County and Escambia County sheriff’s offices asking for guidance. While waiting for answers and thinking the worst had happened, his daughter arrived home in an unmarked vehicle. Hollenback allegedly held the driver at gunpoint until he examined his driver’s license and verified his identity. The Uber driver was only bringing his daughter.
Hollonbeck agreed to talk to the police and admitted it was a mistake: he was only concerned about her daughter’s safety and didn’t know who she was with. As a criminal defense attorney, I would advise anyone in this situation to exercise your constitutional right to remain silent and seek the advice of an experienced criminal defense attorney. The overprotective father is now facing false imprisonment of a person and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. To prove the charges, the State must show that the acts were intentional, and that the driver did not have any reasonable means of escape. Hollonbeck, may raise self-defense, or defense-of-others on behalf of his daughter, and argue that his daughter’s safety was at risk. The State’s burden is to prove EACH element of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, and having an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side will ensure that nothing is overlooked when it comes to defending you and your constitutional rights. If you or your loved one are being accused of committing a crime, you should consult with one of our Criminal Defense Attorneys, don’t hesitate to call us at
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