Criminal Defense

Facing a DUI conviction is a worrying time, especially when it’s your second one within ten years. You’re going to be concerned about how it might affect you financially, personally and professionally. The prospect of losing your driving license and the possibility of...

When law enforcement comes looking for you and you’re accused of a crime, a million things will likely go through your mind at once. Amidst the confusion, you might end up making mistakes that can hurt your case down the road.  Here are three costly missteps you want...

Theft can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor offense, depending on the prevailing circumstances and facts of your case. The consequences of a conviction vary, which is why it is necessary to understand the differences between the kind of charges you will likely...

Many states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana use to some degree. The only step Georgia has taken in that direction is to allow some people to use marijuana for medical purposes, but even then, the law is highly restrictive. Thus, if you are caught using...

Police officers always try to keep the roads safe. During the holiday season, they're usually going to pay more attention than ever to drivers’ behaviors so they can spot signs of impaired driving -- simply because drinking is so common. If they spot anything...

Even those who think of themselves as law-abiding citizens may engage in seemingly innocent behavior that could lead to criminal prosecution. For example, you might agree to meet your friends at a local sports bar to cheer for your college team. You enjoy several...

Many otherwise law-abiding citizens pick up a criminal record after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI). In some cases, they have broken the law, but in others, they are wrongly convicted. Even if you have had a drink, it does not mean you are...

One of the most pressing matters for many people who are facing a criminal charge is finding out what type of sentence they may have to deal with if they’re convicted. For some, this becomes the focus of their criminal defense strategy because they want to minimize...

After an arrest on potentially serious criminal charges, all you want is to make it all go away. Unfortunately, this is much easier said than done unless you have irrefutable proof of your innocence. The overwhelming desire to wish your situation away can lead you to...

If you are charged with a crime or put under investigation, what you say or do will greatly impact the outcome of your case -- and that includes what you do on social media. No matter your Facebook’s privacy settings, do not be mistaken to believe that what you post...