Criminal Defense

When a person is charged with a crime, it may be possible for that individual to provide information to law enforcement that could help the case. In some instances, authorities may make a deal with a suspect in efforts to gain useful information. For example, if a...

When all the facts relating to a situation are not known, it is easy for outside parties to make assumptions. For example, when a person is arrested for allegedly committing a crime, the information provided to the public can seem as if the individual is immediately...

You spent a night out with friends in which alcohol was involved, and on your way home police flagged you for a routine traffic stop. It quickly became clear that they suspected you of driving under the influence. You did what you thought you should and either...

Police in the Atlanta area recently arrested a young man on aggravated assault and other charges. They say he is responsible for shooting a man. The victim is reportedly his mom’s former boyfriend. If convicted, the penalties for this crime in the state of Georgia can...

A misunderstanding can quickly escalate if a person feels like he or she is in immediate danger. Unfortunately, even if a person truly feels fearful and wants to protect him or herself, the situation could result in felony criminal charges if authorities believe that...

Many Georgia residents experiment with drugs at some point in their life, even if it is just once. Not everyone gets caught, but some do, and the criminal charges they end up facing can have some devastating effects. If you’ve found yourself facing drug-related...

Each person has choices to make that can affect the path their lives take. In some cases, individuals may need to think long and hard about certain decisions and how those decisions could affect them. Taking the time to fully think through available options is...

To defend against serious criminal charges, accused individuals often need as much information about their options and the evidence as possible. Fortunately, the criminal justice system provides those charged the opportunity to explore the evidence against them as...

In the heat of the moment, a person can act rashly when upset. In some cases, letting anger or other emotions fuel one’s actions could lead to a serious altercation that could turn physical. Unfortunately, this type of ordeal could result in a person facing assault...

A few months ago, police in Georgia received reports of a stolen vehicle and just recently took the individual believed responsible into custody. The theft is said to have occurred on Aug. 12, in Forsyth County. The accused is said to be the son of the victim....