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...
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How is child custody decided in Georgia?
Now that you and your spouse have decided to divorce you have one big concern: how this will impact your relationship with your children. You know they likely will split time between you and your spouse. But what should you expect as you navigate a child custody...
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...