Georgia Criminal Defense Guide

Georgia Criminal Defense Information - Understand Your Rights

The Georgia criminal legal system can be difficult to understand. Individuals who find themselves involved in the Georgia court system need to be educated on the court process and how to seek help. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything about the Georgia criminal legal system from white collar law, sentencing guidelines, violent crime law, and more.

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  • ContentSentencing in Georgia

    Georgia sentencing laws vary depending on the crime, severity of the crime, and past convictions. Learn more about Georgia specific sentencing laws.

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  • ContentExpungements and Sentence Reductions in Georgia

    Convicted of a crime in Georgia that you didn’t commit, or receive a felony sentence rather than a misdemeanor? Learn how to petition for factual innocence and the steps necessary to get an expungement.

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  • ContentDomestic Violence and Child Abuse Law in Georgia

    Domestic violence is an act of aggression conducted at home, usually by a spouse or a partner. Discover more about the legal ramifications of domestic violence and child abuse in Georgia and how a lawyer can help with your case.

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  • ContentGeorgia Drug Crime Law

    Charged in Georgia with drug manufacturing or possession? Find out what your options are, next steps to take, and how a lawyer may be able to help you.

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  • ContentDUI Laws in Georgia

    Laws concerning driving under the influence vary greatly state by state. Georgia has its own laws regarding complications of driving while on drugs, breathalyzer tests, civil damages available, and more.

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  • ContentSex Crimes and the Law in Georgia

    There are many different types of sex crimes, and the punishment for each varies on a state by state basis. How do sex crimes move through the Georgia court system, and how can a lawyer help you navigate your case?

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  • ContentViolent Crime and Weapon Law in Georgia

    Violent crimes usually causes contested, emotional court battles. Learn how violent crimes are treated in the Georgia penal codes and court systems, how Georgia defines gun and weapon crimes, and how a lawyer can help you with your case.

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  • ContentCriminal Defense Procedural Law in Georgia

    Criminal Defense Procedural Law refers to the body of law that ensures that each case brought to court is treated justly. In our guide to Georgia criminal procedural law, understand what rules govern the police and the appointed judges.

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