Criminal defense

Assault charges could be the result of numerous kinds of interactions. Maybe you got into a fight with someone outside of a business, or perhaps someone who was aggressive toward you accused you of assault after they wound up in the hospital. When the police arrest...

Probation is one possible consequence that you’ll face when you’re convicted of a crime. This enables you to remain in the community so you can work and live your life. You’ll have to be supervised closely by a probation officer, and you’ll be required to comply with...

The official term for passing a bad check in Georgia is deposit account fraud. If convicted of this offense, you and your family could face significant hardships. Some people commit deposit account fraud to fund their unhealthy lifestyles (drug and alcohol abuse,...

If you’re like most people, an encounter with the criminal justice system can make you extremely nervous and scared. When you are sitting in a police station facing interrogation, it can be difficult to remember your rights and how to invoke them. By informing...

The state of Georgia treats impaired driving very seriously. Thus, the penalties can be severe. Courts may impose fines, and prison sentences may apply in extreme situations.  As a result, it is important to build a sound defense. Even merely being charged with DUI...

The roads in Georgia can be hazardous, particularly in areas with high congestion. As a result, it is not uncommon for accidents to occur. These accidents might result in physical injury, and the party responsible may panic and react in ways that are not typical.  A...

The Georgia Code defines battery as an offense a person commits when they make physical contact with another to provoke or harm them. In Georgia, the crime of battery is a misdemeanor, but it can become a felony under certain circumstances. The penalties of battery...

As a resident of the United States, you should know that you have constitutional rights that no one can trample upon, not even police officers. One of your most fundamental rights, the Fourth Amendment, protects you from unreasonable searches, pursuits, seizures, or...

It’s easy to see the criminal justice system as a monolith of police officers and courts that can do no wrong. And in a perfect world, this would be the truth. But the reality is that no system is perfect and, when the criminal justice system makes a mistake, it’s...

Being placed on probation can be significant for any accused individual. For that reason, they should understand the terms of probation, the consequences if probation requirements and conditions are violated and what they can do if they are facing a probation...