Richmond Hill Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal Defense Representation: State & Federal Courts

Facing criminal charges is no laughing matter, but just because you are being charged with a crime doesn't mean that you are guilty of breaking the law. Unfortunately, these days' being innocent isn't sufficient enough to exonerate you or keep you from a life behind bars. If this were the case then there would be no such thing as false confessions or a miscarriage of justice. If you think a jury can't convict you on circumstantial evidence alone, you are mistaken. The attorneys at the firm are fully committed to upholding your constitutional rights and proving that you are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The firm is result driven and dedicated to searching for any flaws in the prosecution's case against you. It takes a meticulous and detail-oriented attorney to find such holes in a case, and sometimes the smallest detail can be the one to set you free.

The firm's criminal defense practice areas include misdemeanor and felony crimes in both the state and federal courts. If you have been accused of assault, battery or domestic violence, these are sensitive cases as there are often no witnesses to the crime in question. Many people facing assault or battery charges simply acted in self-defense, and sometimes this key fact must be proven by the defense.

The firm also represents clients in all types of drug crimes. Whether you are being accused of possessing an illegal drug or cultivating marijuana plants, the firm can help. They can also assist in cases involving drug paraphernalia, drug manufacturing, distribution, and trafficking. The penalties that you face for a drug charge will depend on the type of drug, the quantity and what you intended to use it for. In Georgia, the majority of drug crimes are felonies which can result in a lengthy prison sentence; therefore, you want an aggressive attorney fighting to reduce the penalties that you face at all costs.

If you are being accused of a sex crime such as rape, sexual battery, child molestation or an internet sex offense, you face the possibility of a ruined reputation and mandatory sex offender registration. Because so many innocent people are accused of sex crimes and due to the fact that many of these cases are on a "he said, she said" basis, it's critical that your defense attorney cross-examine witness testimony and challenge every piece of evidence against you.

When facing charges for a theft crime, how you are prosecuted (misdemeanor or felony) will depend upon the value of the item stolen, whether or not you used a weapon during the commission of the crime and your criminal record (if any). In this economy, it's not uncommon for good people to have a life-altering error in judgment, but that one little mistake can have a lifetime of consequence. You will need a good lawyer by your side, ensuring that your side of the story is heard loud and clear by the prosecution and the judge, and the right defense can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.