Criminal Defense

A credible witness could be of value to prosecutors. Not all eyewitnesses are credible, and some may even suffer from faulty recollections. Successful challenges of eyewitness testimony might lead to a defendant leaving a Georgia courtroom with a "not guilty" verdict....

If you suspect that the police have a warrant out for your arrest in Georgia, it's better to find out as soon as possible than wait for the police to find you. Depending on the jurisdiction, you might be able to get information about a potential warrant over the...

Convictions at trial may hinge on how concrete the evidence proving guilt is. Insufficient evidence could lead to charges getting dismissed or even dropped. Law enforcement frequently procures evidence during a search. Georgia law defines what makes a search legal. If...

Regardless of its seriousness, anyone accused of a crime possesses constitutional rights. The Georgia Supreme Court heard oral argument in one appeal involving a drug shooting conviction. Like other criminal cases, the Court’s ruling could impact the criminal defense...

Criminal charges can upend nearly every aspect of your life, especially if those charges lead to a conviction. That’s why you need to be prepared to mount the most aggressive criminal defense possible given your circumstances. If your income is under a certain level,...

People in Valdosta and the surrounding areas of Georgia can face criminal charges in a variety of different circumstances. Traffic arrests are frequently related to a law enforcement stop and investigation. However, one incident can lead to another and be the catalyst...

Are all drug crimes in Georgia treated the same? Not necessarily. Drug possession is different than drug manufacturing or trafficking. In addition, the type of drug at issue can dictate the seriousness of the crime. Georgia drug schedules Georgia law classifies drugs...

Have you ever driven by a traffic stop on the side of the road or highway? Sometimes, you’ll see a police officer putting a suspect through tests of coordination that seem odd if you don’t know what you’re looking at. These are known as field sobriety tests (FSTs),...

Since many states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana, you may think little of using it in Georgia. The state does allow medical users to possess small amounts of low THC oil. And some cities – like Atlanta and Savannah – have decriminalized low-level...

It may seem like no big deal to go to a house party, have a few beers and go home, especially when you are in college or in the workforce. But, if you are under 21, the consequences of drunk driving are even more serious, and the repercussions will not end with a...