Gwinnett County Criminal Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in Georgia, you need to retain an experienced Gwinnett County criminal lawyer right away. Don’t risk your future by trying to defend yourself in a criminal case. Even minor charges can follow you for years to come. Let the skilled team at Hawkins Spizman help. We have a proven record of success defending numerous clients for criminal matters, including traffic citations, DUI, domestic crimes, burglary, and more.
The Importance of a Strong Defense Strategy in a Criminal Case
If you are facing criminal charges in Georgia, it’s crucial to have the strongest defense possible. The right defense could be the difference between receiving an acquittal or being convicted. If you try to represent yourself, finding a good defense is nearly impossible. You do not have the same legal background, knowledge, and experience as a Gwinnett County criminal defense lawyer. Without understanding Georgia’s criminal procedure or other applicable laws, you are throwing away your chance at an acquittal. That is one reason why retaining a skilled attorney is so essential.
Responding to Georgia Criminal Charges
Once charges are filed, you only have a few options for responding to these allegations. Depending on the circumstances, your attorney may be able to argue for a dismissal right away for lack of sufficient evidence. That can be achieved by arguing that the police violated your Fourth Amendment rights, and therefore any evidence obtained should be excluded. If the judge agrees, they could issue a dismissal right there, and the case is concluded.
Your attorney may suggest entering a plea of guilty or no contest is your best bet in other situations. If that is what’s in your best interest, we will negotiate the best plea agreement possible. In many cases, the prosecutors might agree to lower the charges or reduce your sentence recommendation to the judge.
Your third option is to plead not guilty. In this situation, your case would be headed to trial. The risk here is if you lose, you could be facing the maximum sentence applicable for those particular charges. As your attorney, we will look for all applicable defenses and bring in witnesses who can help your case. The idea is to raise reasonable doubt so the prosecutor cannot meet the burden of proof of “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Common Types of Criminal Cases We Handle
With over 20 years of experience, we’ve represented clients for a wide variety of criminal charges in Georgia. Some of the most common ones include (in alphabetical order):
- Arson
- Assault
- Bond Hearings
- Domestic Violence
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Drug Charges
- DUI
- Embezzlement
- Extortion
- Failure to Appear
- Fraud
- Gun Charges
- Manslaughter
- Possession of Marijuana
- Prostitution
- Sex Crimes
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Traffic Tickets
Contact Our Gwinnett County Criminal Lawyers
When you decide to hire a criminal defense attorney, you want someone who has the experience and knowledge to provide the best defense possible. They should have experience handling similar cases to yours. To learn more about how our Gwinnett County criminal defense lawyers can help, contact Hawkins Spizman today. We are former prosecutors and have inside knowledge of how the prosecutor’s office works. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you and help fight for an acquittal of all charges.
