Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense FAQs

What types of criminal charges do your lawyers handle?

At the Law Firm of Ross & Pines, our attorneys handle a wide variety of criminal cases, including those involving: Sex crimes, Drug crimes, Theft crimes, White Collar crimes, Violent crimes, Domestic Violence, Juvenile crimes, Probation Violations, Assault, & Criminal Expungements.  Regardless of what your specific charges are, you should contact an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney to discuss your options.

What is a misdemeanor?

Misdemeanors are lesser crimes that are punishable by a fine and/or time in county jail for up to one year.  Misdemeanor offenses are tried at the lowest level of local court.  Some common criminal offenses typically considered to be misdemeanors are petty theft, driving under the influence (DUI) as long as no one is injured, disturbing the peace, simple assault, public intoxication, and traffic violations.  Sometimes a crime may be considered a misdemeanor while other times it may be considered a felony, so you will need to speak with an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer about the difference.

What is a felony?

Felonies are serious crimes which are punishable by time in a state prison or death.  Individuals charged with felony offenses will typically spend at least one year in a state prison.  Certain felonies may be considered federal offenses and will be tried at Federal Court.  Murder, rape, robbery, manslaughter, kidnapping, and arson are all considered to be felonies.      

If there is evidence against me, do I still have a chance at overcoming my charges?

Yes. Even if there is evidence against you, your Atlanta criminal defense attorney may be able to find a way to defend you.  Sometimes police or investigators will violate a defendant’s rights as evidence is obtained, and if this happens in your case your lawyer will fight to have that evidence thrown out, potentially ruining the prosecution’s case against you.  You should never give up hope, because things are not always what they seem and your Atlanta defense lawyer will fight to prove this.

If you have specific questions about your charges, contact an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney at the law firm of Ross & Pines, LLC!