Georgia Criminal Defense

View More Criminal Defense Articles Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer describes Discovery as any evidence the prosecutor has in a criminal case. This may include audio or video tapes of the arrest, the police report or incident report, and witness statements. There…
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  View More Criminal Defense Articles Georgia Arraignment is a very important step in the Criminal Justice System. At arraignment, the defendant appears in court and announces his plea of guilty or not guilty. If the defendant pleads guilty, then a…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles Georgia Conditional Discharge: Generally reserved for Marijuana Possession of less than one ounce (O.C.G.A. §16-13-2) and Possession of Alcohol by a Minor/ Under Age Possession or Consumption (O.C.G.A. §3-3-23.1), a Conditional Discharge is where a…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles While fairly easy to define, the determination of legal Probable Cause in any particular case depends on the facts and circumstances of the case. Georgia criminal law attorneys can help a client argue to the…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles The defendant and his or her Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, are responsible for going over the plea petition which informs the defendant the constitutional rights he is giving up by pleading guilty or no contest.…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles Prior to or at a court date, the prosecutor and Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney will meet and discuss a potential or lesser sentence and potentially reach an agreement on reducing  or dismissing the criminal charges.…
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There is no such thing as being found “innocent” in a criminal trial, the defendant is either “guilty” or “not guilty”. If there is a doubt in the mind of a juror, as long as that doubt is reasonable, the defendant should…
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View Criminal Defense Articles & Videos Typically, the challenge made in a Motion to Suppress is to a search and seizure, or statement made by the defendant.  For example, in a Georgia DUI Defense, the defense attorney may challenge the traffic…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles & Videos This article is for informational purposes only.  If you have already concluded your case, please call your original attorney or a lawyer in the conviction county if you have any questions about your…
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View More Criminal Defense Articles You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney. If you…
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