A traffic stop can escalate from a routine encounter to a confusing situation when an officer begins searching your vehicle. During this time, you might be unsure if you have the right to refuse or what protections apply when law enforcement oversteps their authority....
Criminal Defense
Legal options for parents of juveniles facing charges
Parents never expect to learn about their child facing a theft or drug charge. It is normal for them to feel worried and confused about what comes next. Some parents blame themselves for what happened, and are often paralyzed by the uncertainty of things. Although in...
What you need to know about resisting arrest in Georgia
When you are being arrested, it is natural for you to feel a swarm of emotions, such as confusion, fear and anger. However, you must be careful about how you act during an arrest to avoid an additional charge of resisting arrest. You may assume resisting arrest...
Can you block the prosecution from using evidence against you?
If you don’t aggressively fight back against the drug case that the prosecution has built against you, then you could end up being convicted and sentenced to prison time. You could also suffer damage to your reputation that impacts your personal relationships and...
Making these mistakes could jeopardize your criminal defense
Your criminal defense starts the moment that you come under investigation. Therefore, everything you say and do from that point forward will be under the microscope, meaning that any misstep you make can and will be used against you. Therefore, as soon as you think...
Five defense options you might be able to use in your case
The future can seem bleak when you’re accused of criminal wrongdoing. The threat of incarceration and a haunting criminal record can leave you on edge and struggling with anxiety caused by the uncertainty of it all. We know that these matters can be enormously...