Criminal Defense Lawyers

It’s possible to avoid the trial process entirely with help of an experienced Atlanta criminal defense attorney. Although a wrongfully charged defendant can hope for an acquittal, the litigation process is time-consuming, expensive, and stressful. A criminal defense attorney in Atlanta, GA who is truly on your side will work diligently to defeat wrongful charges, so the defendant can avoid going through a trial. Some defense lawyers will act during the pretrial communication phase to clear up any misconceptions about his or her client. In some cases, talking to the lead investigator in a criminal matter or the arresting officer can help clear the air and avoid a lengthy and expensive trial.

While this may work in some situations, it’s vital to realize that this won’t be a feasible option in every case, and defendants should prepare to face trial. Most people facing wrongful charges of criminal activity will try to establish alibis to prove they did nothing wrong. However, the burden of proof rests on the prosecution, and it’s up to the prosecutor in any case to bring clear and convincing evidence of the defendant’s guilt.

Felonies in Georgia include the spectrum of cases in which the punishment range is one (1) or more years in confinement. This encompasses a broad spectrum of offenses such as aggravated assaults, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, aggravated stalking, robbery, murder, arson, rape, theft, forgery, identify theft, burglary, pimping, sexual misconduct upon a child, Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act (VGCSA), and computer crimes. Each of these offenses has their own specific factors, aggravators, minimums and components.

Mistakes made early in the process, well intended or not, can destroy your opportunity for an acquittal. Statements and actions made at or around the time of arrest can inadvertently implicate you or a loved one. The State will use every tool they have to prosecute someone they suspect of wrongdoing, and don’t think the State will not go after someone just to pressure them to cooperate.

The criminal justice system was not built to assist the accused. It was built to assist law enforcement in their duties and to protect the Government and the People. If you’re currently facing a felony charge in the state of Georgia, it’s best you seek legal advice from an experienced team of Atlanta criminal defense lawyers to best help your case.

If you’d like a free case evaluation with one of our Atlanta criminal defense attorneys, call (404) 842-0909.

When a prosecutor does not have sufficient evidence to prove a defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, the trial will likely end in dismissal. While several possible factors may complicate this, it is ultimately up to the prosecution to build a strong case. In some situations, doing nothing is the best defense, and a defendant and his or her attorney must simply wait until the prosecutor comes to terms with the fact the evidence necessary for conviction is lacking.

When a case moves to trial, a defense attorney may secure a dismissal for his or her client in several ways. If any illegally seized evidence led to the charges, the defense can file a pretrial motion to suppress the illegally collected evidence. If this happens, or if the defense wins in a preliminary hearing, the prosecution may decide not to re-file the charges and drop the case altogether.

Our criminal defense attorneys defend against a variety of different charges. The circumstances of each criminal defense case are unique, but the firm does tend to see some common charges. Our Atlanta criminal attorneys are uniquely equipped to handle many of the common criminal defense cases that arise in Atlanta.

Though much of the country is loosening restrictions on drug-related offenses and nonviolent crime, Georgia still has some of the stricter rules. Possession of even a small amount of a controlled substance is a felony under state law, with serious consequences. Fines, loss of driver’s license, and other civil penalties may also exist. Our defense attorneys often help negotiate pleas to lesser charges or alternative sentencing, for example, having drug charges tried in drug court whenever possible to reduce the possible effect on a defendant’s life. Our attorneys can also advocate for probation in lieu of jail time whenever possible.

Operating under the influence of alcohol or any other substance is a crime under Georgia law. The state carries strict penalties that can include jail time, revocation of license, and strict fines – even for a first offense. Since a DUI conviction poses a serious risk to a defendant’s freedoms and finances, an Atlanta criminal defense attorney will work to reduce the impact however possible.

Facing allegations of a violent crime can lead to serious consequences such as jail time. A felony conviction can affect a person’s ability to obtain gainful employment or loans.

We defend people against a variety of charges.

• Assault and battery
• Aggravated assault
• False imprisonment
• Kidnapping
• Domestic violence

Nonviolent crimes (embezzlement, larceny, and extortion) can have a significant impact on a person’s permanent record and good standing. Our defense attorneys defend against allegations of white collar crimes and work closely with local jurisdictions to negotiate the best outcome possible for each defendant.