Are you or your child facing criminal charges like DUI, possession of marijuana or other controlled substance, possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance like marijuana, obstruction of law enforcement, underage possession of alcohol, trespass, possession or use of a fake identification document, battery, possession of drug paraphernalia, or other crime? If so, call me. I can help.
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"No fee unless you win" refers only to fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.*
Criminal charges are scary. Even if the charges are unfounded, an arrest can haunt you for the rest of your life.
Moreover, fear of the unknown can be just as overwhelming as the charges themselves. Questions will race through your mind. Questions like:
You will want fast, easy answers, but BEWARE OF THE INTERNET! The internet can give you a false sense of security! The only person who can answer your questions competently is a qualified lawyer.
The internet can be a good place to find information if you know where to look. But, the internet can be a bad source of information if the source isn’t reliable or the information is outdated or incorrect. The information that you find may not even apply to your case. You may find information that somebody made up and posted on the internet as a prank.
Once you decide that you need a lawyer, you should know the difference between a private defense attorney and a public defender.
I am a private attorney. I am NOT a public defender.
A public defender is a lawyer who represents people in criminal (not civil) cases who cannot afford to hire a private lawyer. Public defenders are paid by the State, and the county or counties comprising the judicial circuit may supplement the salary. OCGA 17-12-25 People who cannot afford to hire a lawyer are deemed to be “indigent.” If you are indigent, you may qualify for free representation by a public defender. To know whether you qualify, you will need to fill out an application, and the public defender’s office will determine if you qualify. However, public defenders have limited time and resources to work on your case and result in poorer success, according to research done by the Justice Policy Institute. Overloaded Public Defense Systems Result in More Prison Time, Less Justice.