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A crime is an act or omission to act which is a breach of a duty owed to the
state. We all have an obligation to behave within acceptable ranges in
exchange for the benefits of our free society. However, government
officers can make mistakes. You can be arrested when the officer lacks
sufficient evidence to arrest you, when the evidence against you is fabricated,
and when the evidence against you is misleading. You can be subjected to
prosecution in a court of law when the state lacks sufficient admissible
evidence to convict you of an offense.
You need help to understand and exercise your rights under our system and to
prevent overzealous officers and prosecutors from obtaining a conviction
against you. Every stage of a criminal investigation, arrest, and
prosecution can be crucial. Attempting to navigate the convoluted
passageways of the hallowed halls of justice can set you on a one-way course
into a jail cell.
A lawyer can assist you in protecting your rights and attempting to avoid a
wrongful conviction. In the alternative, a lawyer can assist you in
limiting your exposure to prosecution.
If you are arrested, you have certain rights. Some of these rights are outlined
on our arrests page. Likewise, if you are asked to submit
to a search of your person, your vehicle, or your home or other property, you will want to
look at our search page.
- Federal and State Felonies
- Continual education as to the current state of the law is necessary to protect our
clients in serious criminal matters. We are diligent in seeking the latest
information to provide you with aggressive and up-to-date representation whether you or
your company is accused of white-collar crime, narcotics possession, distribution or
trafficking, violent crimes, sexual crimes,
or any other criminal activity.
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- Federal and State Misdemeanors and Violations
- Even a lesser crime can carry a substantial penalty. Courts are being authorized
to administer more and more punishment for so-called "lesser" crimes. We
bring the same skills and knowledge to bear on these cases as on felonies. Review
our page on Traffic Law for more information on that subject.
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- Driving Under the Influence
- When the blue lights go on behind you, your whole life can be effected. A DUI in
Georgia can result in your being jailed, being required to pay substantial fines, being
forced to perform community service, being required to attend a DUI and Drug Awareness
School, being referred for evaluation and treatment by a counselor, and loss of your
driver's license. This does not even include the stigmatism, the increased insurance
costs, the effect on your relationship with your family, your employer, and your friends,
associates, and neighbors. We look for every defense. We are willing to bring
in expert witnesses to evaluate your case to determine whether your rights were properly
observed and whether proper procedures were utilized in the collection, testing and
handling of the evidence against you. We have been at the forefront of attacking the
constitutionality of various aspects of the Georgia laws in this area.
If you're looking for other lawyers who handle criminal defense in other states, check
out John Osgood's List of Criminal
Defense Lawyers.
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