Georgia Law Blog

It was a great family get-together. There is nothing like time with those you love, and you all celebrated your nephew’s graduation with good food, conviviality, good company and plenty of beer and wine. You paced yourself, ate enough food and hydrated with plenty of water.

 So, on the way home, you weren’t concerned when you saw flashing lights signaling you top pull over. Probably a broken taillight, you thought.

When you found out that you were going to be charged with drug trafficking, you instantly knew the situation was very serious. All across the nation, the authorities are cracking down on drug traffickers, so you could be facing either state or federal felony charges. Either way, a conviction is likely to bring serious jail time.

Do you have any hope for a defense? Certainly. While it may not feel like it right now, there are possible ways to overcome the charges. These include:

You have been living in this area of town for several years, and you've always liked your neighbors. They were friendly and kept their property up nicely.

You were sad to see them go when they decided to move, but their family was growing and they needed more room. Now, however, you have a new neighbor who isn't taking care of the space. Weeds and vines have overtaken a chain-link fence between the properties, and their piles of trash have made the area less desirable.

One of your greatest concerns with your divorce is that it may negatively affect your children and their future. You want them to be confident and to know that you're always going to be there for them. You want them to have positive relationships and good role models.

Unfortunately, you don't see yourself or your spouse as a good role model right now. You're constantly fighting about your divorce and have seen your child witness you at your worst. You want that to end, so that they can grow up in a better environment. At the same time, you're not sure which is the greatest evil, divorce or conflict?