For many people accused of a criminal offense, the tendency is to focus on the worst-case scenario right away. They start to imagine what will happen if they get convicted and sentenced to the maximum penalties for the charges they face. There is typically a lot left...
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Criminal Defense
What should you look for when hiring a criminal defense attorney?
If you are facing charges for a crime, it is important to have a strong defense. This defense may help you minimize the risk of serious penalties so that you can protect your rights and freedoms. When you’re looking for a criminal defense attorney, you need to find...
How could prescription drugs lead to criminal charges?
You can group drugs into three primary categories in the United States. The first category contains over-the-counter medications that pose minimal risk of abuse or addiction. People can buy these drugs at a corner store to help them handle a headache or a chest cold,...
5 things to do after getting arrested
Getting arrested can be a terrifying and traumatic experience. It can be hard to think straight because of how strong your stress response to an arrest will likely be. Still, if you learn about the right steps to take ahead of time, you will find yourself better...
Why it really does pay to hire a criminal defense lawyer
If the state brings criminal charges against you, you might feel tempted to represent yourself instead of hiring an attorney. You might think that you can save some money and get a similar result. There are a few very important reasons why hiring a criminal defense...
Two drug ‘mules’ convicted in Georgia meth bust
Two women employed as couriers or “mules” transporting methamphetamine pleaded guilty on Dec. 16 to charges of possession with intent to distribute the drug. The charges stem from a December 2019 traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Georgia’s Butts County in which a...
Young defendants face criminal charge challenges and uncertainty
Located in virtually the center of the state, Macon logically merits the title “The Heart of Georgia.” That moniker denotes far more than just the city and surrounding region’s epicenter status on the map. It also speaks to the area’s pulse and vibrancy across many...
Five things to do after being arrested
An arrest can happen to anyone. Even if you are an upstanding citizen, you may make a mistake – or face an accusation – that puts you on the wrong side of the law. Whether you committed the crime in question, you must understand how to protect yourself when facing...