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Kohn & Yager, LLC (Atlanta, Georgia Criminal Lawyers)

Hours Open:
Monday:
9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday:
9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday:
9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday:
9 AM - 5 PM
Friday:
9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday:
CLOSED
Sunday:
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Georgia Criminal Lawyer

There are few things more frightening or potentially life-changing than having to face criminal charges. The panic, confusion and utter fear that arise can be truly overwhelming, and the fact is that these emotional responses are quite justified.

The often devastating consequences of criminal convictions and sometimes even of mere accusations can be far-reaching, and must be fought with every tool available. From costly fines and restitution requirements to extended periods of incarceration, the implications of being found guilty must not be taken lightly.

The simple truth is that in order to maximize the likelihood of having a criminal charge reduced or perhaps even dismissed altogether, it is vital to obtain the assistance of a Georgia criminal lawyer who is ready and willing to protect your rights and provide the most vigorous defense possible. En Español.
Classification of Crimes in Georgia

Articulations of criminal offenses and their potential penalties are found under O.C.G.A. Title 16 Given that the criminal code provisions are so expansive and encompass offenses that run the gamut from assault and battery to check forgery, anyone facing allegations of criminal activity needs to enlist the assistance of a legal practitioner with broad-based defense experience. Among the most commonly-lodged criminal charges in Georgia are:

Alcohol-related offenses such as consumption by minors, operating vehicles under the influence
Traffic-related offenses including driving on suspended or revoked license, distracted driving
Property crimes such as trespassing and arson
Drug offenses including manufacturing, distribution and simple possession
Sex crimes encompassing rape, prostitution and obscenity, as found in C.G.A. Title 16 Chapter 6 and O.C.G.A. Title 16 Chapter 12
Crimes against the person including child abuse, assault and battery, as enumerated in C.G.A. Title 16 Chapter 5
White collar crimes including embezzlement, forgery, fraud and bribery, articulated in C.G.A. Title 16 Chapter 9

These and other offenses listed in the Georgia Code are all characterized by distinctive elements, each of which must be explicitly established by the prosecution in order for a conviction to be obtained. Criminal defense lawyers work to attack the state’s arguments at every possible level, undermine the reliability of evidence gathering techniques and expose weakness in a prosecutor’s proofs in order to achieve a positive client outcome.

For some defendants, it may even be possible to have charges reduced or dismissed altogether, but should that prove exceedingly difficult, a criminal attorney will endeavor to mitigate the sanctions to be imposed upon sentencing through effective plea bargaining.