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It is crucial that you understand your rights if you have been arrested or charged with a crime. While the police are quick to make an arrest, they are not as adamant about making you aware of your constitutional rights. The court system can be complex, and not being armed with accurate information can put you at a tremendous disadvantage when facing criminal charges.
Our legal team believes that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. We take that motto to heart, fighting for you every step of the way. If you are facing criminal allegations, now is the time to speak with our Commerce criminal defense lawyers.
Our criminal defense lawyers have successfully helped clients accused of the following criminal offenses:
A criminal accusation is nothing to scoff at. You will be required to appear in court to defend the allegations made against you. Even though many people think that they can represent themselves, this is never a good idea. Self-representation, known in the law as pro se, will end up costing you thousands of dollars in the end. It will also likely result in a conviction, with the potential for jail time and steep fines.
When you hire the criminal defense lawyers at Banks, Stubbs & McFarland, you are hiring skilled counsel. We are prepared to gather the necessary evidence to help build your defense. Our team will stop at nothing to obtain a successful case outcome.
With three locations, scheduling an in-person appointment is simple. Our new office in Commerce is directly off Route 98, only a five-minute drive from the highly esteemed Huck’s Café.
Georgia has two major crime classifications that carry potential jail time: misdemeanors and felonies. Let us discuss the difference between the two:
A misdemeanor offense will result in a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of $1,000. However, if you are charged with a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature, you could be paying fines as high as $5,000. Since this charge is still a misdemeanor, just the most serious type, a conviction only carries a maximum prison sentence of one year.
Common examples of misdemeanor offenses include simple assault, shoplifting, and disorderly conduct.
Considered the most serious offenses in the state, potential punishment will include a minimum of one year in prison, fines of at least $1,000, and probation. Some felony offenses carry a minimum of 25 years in prison or are subject to the death penalty. Common examples include murder, rape, and aggravated assault.
Finding out that the state has incriminating evidence against you is enough to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. The moment you find out that you are in a criminal investigation is the moment you should contact our Commerce criminal defense team. To learn more or to schedule your initial consultation, contact us by phone or by completing our online contact form.