Criminal Defense

There was a terrible storm that pulled up one corner of your roof and caused a leak. Your homeowner's insurance will cover the cost to repair the affected area. However, your brother-in-law runs a roofing and drywall company. He suggests that the two of you exaggerate...

The holiday season is rapidly approaching. For a lot of people, this is the season of indulgences. They spend more time relaxing, they eat more and they drink more. That last activity, in particular, can lead to problems -- like a drunk driving charge. The authorities...

The police suspect that you’re involved in drug crimes, but they don’t have enough to get a warrant. They can’t come into your house, and you’ve turned them away when they’ve asked permission to enter. Then, one day, your camera records officers searching through your...

Maybe your boyfriend is sitting in jail because he can’t afford bail, but you think that the charges are utterly bogus. Worse, your boyfriend’s anxiety is (naturally) through the roof, and the jail doctor won’t let him have his Xanax. You decide to sneak a couple of...

Do not assume that an officer needs evidence to make a traffic stop. They don’t. All they actually need is reasonable suspicion. This is a much lower standard and can be met when you have not actually done anything wrong. For instance, say you are driving with your...

Criminal charges that have to do with fraud, financial deceit and similar factors are white collar crimes. There are many different charges that fall under the umbrella of white collar crime so understanding some of the more common ones might be beneficial.  Some of...

Georgia law forbids drivers from operating a vehicle when they’re impaired. This can come from a host of causes, including alcohol, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and illegal substances. Regardless of what causes a driver to be impaired, they can...

A word to the wise: If you’re doing something illegal, it might be wiser to keep a low-profile. It’s also smart to know your rights if the police come knocking on your door with a bunch of questions. According to a recent report, Statesboro police officers went to The...

In today’s day and age, we all have numerous usernames and passwords to sign into a wide variety of online bank accounts, store accounts, subscription services and more. Our identities and financial information, though kept in supposedly cyber-secure sites, are...

People in Georgia and across the country often underestimate the seriousness of misdemeanors. It is not uncommon to hear people talking about misdemeanors in the same way they talk about white lies. A crime is a crime, and if found guilty, consequences might affect...