Criminal Defense

Georgia law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an officer believes that you are driving while impaired, you may be taken into custody. In the event that you are convicted of DUI, you could be subject to a...

Maybe your company uses a proprietary method to refine materials which makes it easier, faster or cheaper for you to turn out products than others in the same industry. Perhaps you found a way to commercialize your grandmother's locally-famous cookie recipe, which has...

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...

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...

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...

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 at...

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,...

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...

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....

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 crime, but...