Paulding County Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you’re facing an investigation, an arrest, or formal criminal charges, a Paulding County criminal defense lawyer can help. With so much at stake for a conviction, it’s important to contact an attorney right away to help explain the charges you face, answer any questions you might have, and assist with building a strong defense case.
Terms to Know
- Aggravated assault – this involves assault (1) with the intent to rob, murder, or rape; (2) with a deadly weapon or object which reasonably could result in or does result in severe bodily injury; (3) could reasonably or does result in the strangulation of someone; or (4) a firearm discharges within a vehicle towards a car, occupied building, or person without legal justification.
- Burglary – this involves, without permission, entering into a structure with the specific intent to complete a crime.
- Theft – this involves an unlawful intentional taking or appropriating property, regardless of the way in which the property is taken.
If you have further questions about these crimes, a knowledgeable attorney can help.
What Types of Cases Do Paulding County Criminal Defense Attorneys Handle?
In Paulding County, an experienced criminal defense attorney can handle many different types of defense cases for their clients, such as:
VGCSA
Violation of Georgia Controlled Substance Act which includes possession of, distributing or trafficking in controlled substances like Marijuana, Cocaine in its various forms, Methamphetamine, Heroine and other schedule I, II or III substances.
Assault
An assault is the act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person or, in some specific legal definitions, a threat or attempt to commit such an action. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may result in either criminal and/or civil liability.
Rape
Non-consensual sexual intercourse that is committed by physical force, threat of injury, or other duress.
Homicide
Not all homicides are crimes. Homicides include all killings of humans. Many homicides, such as murder and manslaughter, violate criminal laws. Others, such as a killing committed in justified self-defense, are not criminal. Illegal killings range from manslaughter to murder, with multiple degrees of each representing the gravity of the crime.
DUI
Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or other impairing drugs is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Also known as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Probation Revocation
If you are found guilty of probation violation, sentencing will occur shortly after the probation hearing, at which time the court may extend your probation, impose additional probation terms, order you serve a brief time in jail, or revoke your probation altogether and require you to serve out any remaining time of your original sentence in prison.
Theft
Theft, in law, is a general term covering a variety of specific types of stealing or allegedly taking of an item or items without the consent of the purported owner, including: Shoplifting, Theft by taking, Robbery, Armed Robbery and Burglary.
This list is not exhaustive. An experienced Paulding County attorney can listen to your individual situation and answer any questions you might have about whether they can assist with your case.
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What Types of Evidence Might Help My Defense Case?
In Paulding County, everyone has the constitutional right to defend themselves. Even if you think there’s substantial evidence that could possibly be used against you, an accomplished attorney can help build a strong defense case to protect your legal rights. Thus, a criminal defense attorney may be able to use different types of evidence to help support your case, such as:
- Physical evidence
- Demonstrative evidence like maps, photographs, etc.
- Professional testimony
- Video evidence
- Witness statements
- Your own statements
Many different types of evidence can help depending on your case’s factual circumstances.
Also, a defense attorney can make efforts to poke holes in the government’s case. They can argue the case contains unlawfully-obtained evidence, which would make it inadmissible in your case. They might want to suppress evidence, or they might use the fact that evidence was illegally obtained to seek a plea bargain or lower charges if possible. An attorney with a track record of success for their prior clients can assist with your defense case and protect your rights.
Contact a Skilled Defense Attorney Today – Marc A. Watkins
Let us help you or a loved one with your defense case. It’s important to contact a competent Paulding County defense attorney as soon as possible. That way, they can start investigating the charges and start building a strong defense. Marc A. Watkins can help explain the criminal justice process and can help anytime you need assistance, including days, nights, and holidays.
Contact the Law Offices of Marc A. Watkins, P.C. today to schedule your confidential initial consultation. Our team fights for a positive outcome for each and every client!
Client charged
w/armed robbery, found NG After trial
Client charged
With Theft x shoplifting in 2 different jurisdictions, cases dismissed (after entering pretrial diversion)
Client charged
With possession of drugs (VGCSA), Case dismissed
Client charged
w/armed robbery, found NG After trial
Client charged
With Theft x shoplifting in 2 different jurisdictions, cases dismissed (after entering pretrial diversion)
Client charged
With possession of drugs (VGCSA), Case dismissed
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