Criminal Defense

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...

If you invested the time and effort into going to court to defend yourself against criminal charges, you likely still assert your innocence even after your conviction. It is common for defendants reeling from an unexpected conviction to wonder if they can potentially...

The police need to have a reason to pull you over. They are legally not allowed to stop you based on a hunch or flimsy grounds such as driving at night in an area near a lot of bars. If your traffic stop was unlawful, then the evidence obtained from the stop may not...

There are a few different ways that a criminal case can be resolved. While television show and movies usually show trials as the common method, many cases are resolved through the use of plea bargains. These are deals that are made between the prosecution and the...