A drunk driving conviction can have serious ramifications. It can threaten you with jail or prison time, strip you of your ability to drive, and render it hard to find new employment. These sorts of criminal allegations can even be used against you in a family law...
Criminal Defense
Savannah police investigate shooting on East 55th Street
Many crimes change their nature as the police investigation continues. For example, a robbery may become a first-degree murder charge if a person is injured while the crime is being committed and that person dies from those injuries. An investigation may turn up...
It is important to be aware of the current Georgia marijuana laws
As marijuana is increasingly legalized across the United States and its availability and acceptance are on the rise, Georgia residents could find themselves facing drug charges due to a lack of knowledge of state laws. Despite the rampant changes taking place, Georgia...
Can I bring edibles with me when I fly?
We often post on various criminal law matters on this blog. Most recently, we discussed flying with drugs and marijuana. In that post, we discussed how the TSA treats those found with drugs. However, we did not address edibles. In this follow-up post, we will discuss...
Can the TSA arrest me for drugs or public intoxication?
As travel increases across the country, confrontations with the Transportation Security Administration are increasing as well. This has been exacerbated by the increase in flight cancelations and delays that have left passengers at airport restaurants, lounges and...
A civilian criminal record can tank a military career
Even seemingly minor criminal convictions like a DUI can damage the future prospects of a Savannah resident in many ways. For example, many employers, including the military, look at criminal convictions when deciding whether to accept a candidate. For those Georgians...
Three ways to block the prosecution’s evidence
Allegations of criminal wrongdoing can have a tremendous impact on your life. They can certainly damage your reputation, but they can also threaten you with conviction, which in turn, may lead to incarceration, lost employment, and other consequences that can touch...
Use this motion to try to keep out harmful testimony
Although it can be stressful to face an aggressive prosecutor, you have some strong criminal defense tactics at your disposal that can help you fight back. But the onus is on you to educate yourself on these defense tactics and utilize them to the fullest extent. One...
Defending yourself against a theft charge
A criminal conviction for theft in Georgia can have serious consequences that last for the rest of your life, particularly if the conviction is for felony theft. A theft charge under Georgia law is a misdemeanor if the value of the items allegedly taken is under $500;...
Constitutional violations may result in unlawful arrest
From the arrest to the interrogation, police officers have a legal obligation to make sure that a suspect’s constitutional rights are not infringed upon. However, violations of arrestees’ constitutional rights are common, particularly if the officer has not received...