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Attorneys in Cartersville GA

Are you or your loved one accused or charged with a crime in Cartersville, Georgia? You may be wondering if you need legal assistance from a criminal defense lawyer. The answer is always yes! You need help from the criminal defense team at Cobb Criminal Defense before your case goes sideways and you are looking at a criminal record instead of a clean break.

Legal Representation You Can Trust

We represent individuals and businesses facing criminal investigations and charges in Georgia. We provide every client with personalized attention to ensure they fully understand their case and the laws that pertain to it. Our clients receive a strategic advantage, as we understand the inner workings and motives within the prosecutor’s office. We are able to anticipate and offer quick counter responses to the prosecution’s case against you.

We don’t give up until we have exhausted every option within the criminal justice system!

Why you need a Criminal Defense Attorney in Cartersville GA

Facing criminal charges can be a daunting and stressful experience. In Cartersville, GA, a skilled criminal defense attorney can be your greatest ally, providing expert legal guidance, protecting your rights, and working tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. Their local knowledge and experience can make a crucial difference in navigating the complexities of the legal system and ensuring that your defense is robust and effective. Don’t face this challenge alone; let a professional advocate for your future.

 

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High incidence of crime and criminal arrests

Cartersville, Georgia has a high rate of criminal reporting and criminal prosecutions. Even though it is a small city and its population is only 23,000, Cartersville reported 3600 thefts, 1684 larcenies, 750 burglaries, 312 aggravated assaults, 277 assaults, 273 motor vehicle thefts, 125 robberies, 48 rapes and 48 robberies. 

In 2020, the police made 185 arrests for drunk driving. The courts recorded 249 convictions for DUI. In 2019, the police arrested 1104 offenders aged 14-18 for possession of marijuana. The courts reported a total of 86 drug convictions, and 73 DUI convictions in the same age group. 

Juvenile offenders make up 10-19% of all arrests

In Cartersville, the crime incidence is 42 per 1000 residents. This means that 42 out of 1000 people will either be a victim of a crime or be accused of having committed one. This is striking because 10% of all criminal arrests are of juvenile offenders aged 0-16. And offenders aged 17-21 makeup 19% of all arrests. This could mean your teenage son or daughter, your niece or nephew.

Negative effects of an arrest or conviction on your record

An arrest or criminal record can negatively affect you or your loved one. Your mental health may suffer. Also, an arrest can disrupt your future educational and employment opportunities. It is possible for you to apply to the court to restrict your criminal record. But not all criminal convictions can be restricted from public view. 

The best strategy is to work with the court to get the charges dropped. If that is not possible, you should present a credible and convincing defense. If you cannot avoid a conviction, you will need a competent criminal defense lawyer. Your lawyer can ask the court for post-sentencing remedies. Your lawyer can ask the court to suspend the sentence. That way, you or your loved ones do not need to experience undue hardship from serving a sentence. 

The Criminal Defense Team at Cobb Criminal Defense Will Help You Navigate The Criminal Justice System.

It’s a sobering fact. The criminal justice system of Cartersville is hard at work. They arrest, prosecute, put on trial, and convict offenders. You do not want yourself or your loved one to be a statistic. Call the criminal defense attorneys of Cobb Criminal Defense. They can help you navigate through the arrest, trial, and sentencing process. They can work toward getting the best possible result. Your lawyer should question the arrest process. Your lawyer should inquire if the police complied with procedure. 

Georgia DUI and Zero-Tolerance DUI

Georgia has a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving under the age of 21. A driver younger than 21 years old will be arrested if their blood alcohol concentration is 0.02%. Their license will also be automatically suspended.

Help to Determine Legality of The Arrest

Your lawyer should look if the police performed a lawful traffic stop. Your lawyer should answer your questions and explain why it’s a bad idea to ever perform the alcohol breath test or sobriety examination. Your lawyer should advise you to also refuse the confirmatory blood test also. You do have the right to refuse the test and your driver’s license will be automatically suspended because you refused but thats okay! We will submit for your license to be reinstated immediately once you hire us as your legal defense team!

Help You Choose the Best Course of Action

You should not plead guilty right away or even speak to the police without an attorney present. This won’t end the nightmare, in fact it will likely make it a whole lot worse! You may think that since this is your first offense, you will only pay a fine, this is not always true. If your blood alcohol level does not exceed 0.08%, you may get away with a few hours’ stay in jail until you sober up. You may also pay a $300 fine. It’s true, a first DUI conviction is only a misdemeanor. One year after you successfully serve your sentence, you can have the arrest and the conviction restricted from view from most employers (not government agencies)

Consider other Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

But you must understand. Even a first misdemeanor DUI conviction can raise the insurance premium on your car. If you fail to get the first DUI misdemeanor charge dismissed, you may end up paying court costs and surcharges. And just the same, the court may still end up sentencing you to jail time of 1-10 days or render community service for 40 hours.

You may shrug and think, well, the sentence may be waived, right? That is true, too. But if you get a second misdemeanor DUI conviction, the penalties will be more severe. The court may sentence you to 90 days up to 12 months of jail. The court may also order you to go on 12-36 months’ probation. You may pay up to $1000 fine, plus court costs and surcharges, and 240 hours of community service. 

This is not even the worst of it. Your driver’s license may be red-striped after it is reinstated. The court may also order an ignition interlock device may be installed in your car. The court may even order mandatory substance abuse counseling for you. 

Expert Defense for Multiple Prosecutions

For example, let’s say that while you were driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you hit another car. Or, maybe, you drove your car into someone’s parked car. Or worse, you hit a pedestrian and caused bodily injury.

What then? Well, the police and the District Attorney may charge you with other offenses, as well. You must defend yourself against a DUI charge because the stakes are high.

The police will charge you with DUI. But you might also be charged with battery because you hurt a pedestrian or the other driver. Consider yourself lucky if you only cause a black eye or a swollen lip. What if the pedestrian you hit lost an arm or a leg? What if the pedestrian becomes paralyzed? You may be charged with aggravated battery, too. 

Aggravated battery is a serious felony that carries with it jail time from 1-20 years. If the pedestrian is a pregnant woman or a person over the age of 65, the minimum jail time will be 5 years. 

You see, the stakes are high and you should not face criminal justice all by yourself.

You need a criminal defense lawyer to protect your freedom and ensure that you get the best outcome.

Enable You to Mount a Convincing Defense

You may say, well, I’m a minor. Don’t courts consider the age of the offender when imposing a sentence? That is true. But, in the state of Georgia, the age of criminal responsibility is 13. That means that only crimes committed when you are under the age of 13 are safe from prosecution. If you were driving a motor vehicle, you must at least be 16 years old. You can no longer hide behind your youth to protect you from criminal prosecution. 

Don’t think that you cannot be held responsible for any bodily harm or property damage to others because you were drunk at the time. In a DUI charge, intoxication is not an excuse. You can use the defense of intoxication if you did not know that you ingested a harmful substance. You have to prove that you did not know that you were swallowing alcohol or a drug that would impair your driving. You may need to prove that someone forced you, duped you, or pranked you into ingesting alcohol or a drug. If you are thinking of using those defenses, you will definitely need the services of the Cobb Criminal Defense criminal defense team. 

Enable You to Present Evidence

Perhaps you are reading this after you have already been found guilty. Don’t think to yourself, there is nothing more to lose because you’ve already been found guilty. You still need a criminal defense attorney to help ask the court to lower the sentence that can be imposed on you. You can still prove that you deserve a lighter penalty. You can still prove that you deserve not to go to jail but render community service instead.

Drug Possession in Cartersville

In Georgia, an individual convicted of misdemeanor drug possession for the first time faces an automatic driver’s license suspension of 6 months, plus up to $1,000 in fines and as much as one year in prison. Subsequent drug possession convictions can result in loss of driving privileges for a full year or longer. An experienced drug possession lawyer offers the best opportunity to beat your charges and keep your license. 

Felony drug possession charges can be impossible to beat on your own. To achieve your best outcome, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. Contact Cobb criminal defense today to learn about your full range of options within the Georgia Court system.

Intent to Distribute Illegal Narcotics

Under Georgia law, drug possession can be a misdemeanor or felony violation depending on the type of substance, the amount, and the intentions for it. Individuals charged with possession of less than 1 oz of marijuana for personal use will face lighter penalties than an individual charged with multiple ounces of heroin as the prosecution will be able to show that the quantity is not more than a person could reasonably use for personal use, thus it will be alleged that the crime is possession with intent to distribute. 

If you’re facing intent to distribute charges, it’s more important than ever to obtain highly qualified legal advice from a local attorney familiar with the laws in Cartersville and Bartow County. 

First Offender Diversion Programs

First offenders may be eligible for conditional discharge or diversion programs that could get your charges dropped after completing specific requirements. Our defense attorneys are expert negotiators. Contact us to find out if your theft or drug charge can be settled or processed through settlement or diversion programs. 

Sex Crimes Attorney

If you’ve been accused of a sex crime in Cartersville, or anywhere in Georgia, the consequences can be life-long, and under the right circumstances, potentially life-threatening. False allegations can subject an individual to lasting stigma, potential threats, and damage to personal reputation. While sexual assault claims should always be investigated, there are some cases when sex crime allegations have been wielded as a weapon when relationships get turbulent. 

The team at Cobb Criminal Defense understands the impact sex crime charges can have on your life. We analyze forensic evidence, conduct independent DNA evaluations, and investigate any potential motives for witnesses to misrepresent the truth.

If you’ve been accused of sex crimes or internet sex crimes in Georgia you should immediately invoke your right to remain silent and refuse to discuss your case without your attorney present. Due to the seriousness of these accusations, it is essential to seek legal representation from a trusted sex crimes attorney as soon as possible so we can attempt to mitigate charges and prevent you from having to register as a sex offender. 

Domestic Violence Attorney

Today’s prosecutors face a lot of pressure to appear tough on allegations of domestic violence in Georgia. While spousal abuse and family violence are serious issues, domestic violence charges can be easily exaggerated, fabricated, or utilized for leverage in messy divorces and complicated relationships. Unfortunately, even in cases when the alleged victim no longer wishes to pursue criminal charges, Bartow County prosecutors still have the option to initiate domestic violence charges against the accused.

Domestic violence charges are incredibly serious. In addition to incarceration in jail and significant fines, the conviction of domestic abuse charges can result in long-term consequences. From difficulty obtaining professional licenses or even finding somewhere to live, these types of charges can potentially limit you to supervised visitation with your children and disqualify you from many schools and educational programs. Contact a domestic violence attorney today to learn more about your options.

Our team of criminal attorneys is highly skilled and experienced in the courtroom. We are always ready to fight aggressively for your rights. We work hard to obtain the best possible outcome for your unique situation.

Cartersville GA Criminal Attorneys

Are you in danger of losing your freedom? Are you in danger of being convicted of a crime in Cartersville, Georgia?

Don’t think twice. Call Cobb Criminal Defense and talk to a criminal defense attorney. We want to help you!

You will get an unbelievably diligent and aggressive defense. We will explain to you what your rights are. We will explain to you the nature of the charges against you. We will plead before the court and present evidence on your behalf, and we will present evidence and protect your freedom and future. Call Cobb Criminal Defense today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of a defense lawyer?

A defense lawyer helps protect a person charged with having committed a crime from being made a witness against himself. During trial, a defense lawyer must assist the person charged in mounting a defense or scrutiizing the evidence and testimonies of witnesses brought against the person charged.

What is a sex offense crime?

A sex offense crime is any of the classes of crimes that punishes immoral or indecent acts that arouse or satisfy the sexual desires of the offender without the consent of the victim who may be a minor.

What is 1st offender act Georgia?

Georgia Code 42-8-60 is a law that allows first time offenders to plead guilty to a first offense and after serving the sentence and other conditions imposed by the court, the offender will have the privilege of having the conviction restricted from public view or “expunged.” By pleading guilty, the offender not only admits having done the offense but also submits to serve the sentence and fulfill all the conditions attached to the penalty of the offense.

 

Why Choose Us?

Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney puts you in the best position to have the charges against you reduced, dismissed, or acquitted. Here are several reasons why people in Marietta and surrounding counties trust The Law Office of Gregory Chancy during times of crisis:

Open and Honest Communication

We guide you through every stage of the criminal process with clear communication and support. You can ask questions and share concerns knowing your case is in expert hands.

Customized Defense Strategies

Every case is unique. We tailor defense strategies to fit your situation, whether through negotiations, plea bargains, or trial.

Knowledge of
Local Courts

We have extensive experience with Georgia's criminal courts and are familiar with local judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement, giving your case a strategic edge.

Investigative
Resources

Our firm has the tools and expertise to handle even the most complex cases, ensuring every detail is thoroughly examined.

Personalized
Attention

You’re not just another case. We take the time to understand your needs and ensure your case receives the care and focus it deserves.

Aggressive
Litigators

We are seasoned trial lawyers who fight hard for our clients. From gathering evidence to challenging prosecutors, we are prepared to defend your rights in court.

Open and Honest Communication

We guide you through every stage of the criminal process with clear communication and support. You can ask questions and share concerns knowing your case is in expert hands.

Customized Defense Strategies

Every case is unique. We tailor defense strategies to fit your situation, whether through negotiations, plea bargains, or trial.

Knowledge of
Local Courts

We have extensive experience with Georgia's criminal courts and are familiar with local judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement, giving your case a strategic edge.

Investigative
Resources

Our firm has the tools and expertise to handle even the most complex cases, ensuring every detail is thoroughly examined.

Personalized
Attention

You’re not just another case. We take the time to understand your needs and ensure your case receives the care and focus it deserves.

Aggressive
Litigators

We are seasoned trial lawyers who fight hard for our clients. From gathering evidence to challenging prosecutors, we are prepared to defend your rights in court.

Professional and Reliable Injury & Criminal Defense Services

Whether you’ve been injured in an accident or are facing criminal charges, I’m here to help. When you work with The Law Office of Gregory Chancy, you’re not just another client—you’re part of our family. You’ll receive direct access to my team and me, constant communication, and aggressive representation tailored to your needs

Criminal Defense Services

We defend clients against charges like DUI, assault, drug offenses, and more. With a focus on protecting your rights, we fight for the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation or trial.

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Personal Injury Services

We defend clients against charges like DUI, assault, drug offenses, and more. With a focus on protecting your rights, we fight for the best possible outcome, whether through negotiation or trial.

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