On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Aug 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Illegal gun possession has been an issue that has come up more than once in Georgia, and it is a significant enough problem that the Peyton Anderson Foundation has decided to work with the Federal Defenders for the Middle District of Georgia and the U.S. Attorney’s...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Jul 13, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Nearly 50 people have been caught in a net that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation called “Operation Taking Care of Business.” The 11-month drug trafficking investigation has resulted in extensive charges that involve both weapons, drugs and violations of the...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Jun 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror and hear the whoop of the police siren as the cop car pulls you over, it can be a stressful moment — especially if the scent of alcohol is still on your breath. It’s been a while since you had...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Apr 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you’ve never heard the term “crossing the guard line,” you aren’t alone. It’s used to describe the specific action of entering some kind of correctional building — whether jail or prison — with guns, alcohol or drugs in your possession. The law is aimed...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Mar 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Were you caught with a few packages of edible marijuana products? Did the police search your car and turn up a small amount of meth or a bottle of Oxycontin pills that you bought on the black market? A drug conviction seems like it should be a relatively minor crime,...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Feb 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you’v been arrested, you naturally hope you can get out of jail while your case is pending. Depending on the charges you’re facing and the judge handling the initial hearing, you may be offered bail. Here’s what you need to know about how bail and bonds work in our...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Sep 30, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Every day in the United States, nearly 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes according to the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics. DUI crashes caused more than 10,000 fatalities in 2017, amounting to one death every 48 minutes....
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Aug 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
A drug possession conviction can significantly change a person’s life. Punishments vary, depending on the exact drug in question and the amount, but those convicted may face jail time or a fine. Many people assume that marijuana possession is not a serious...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Aug 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When a person is convicted of a crime, some might assume that jail time or a fine is the only consequence. While those two possibilities are certainly serious, there are other results that may have a longer-lasting effect on that person’s life. Many people...
On behalf of Morris & Dean, LLC | Jul 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Some of the most serious crimes a person can be charged with are sex crimes. No matter the surrounding circumstances, the punishment for convictions regarding sexual assault, sexual battery or other sex crimes can be severe. Some sex crime convictions here in Georgia...
