Duluth Criminal Law Attorneys

You or a family member has been charged with a crime. This is serious business, and you have just cause to be terrified. So many times, we have had clients who try to handle these things by themselves and it turns into a big mess. You need representation, or at least you need to speak to an attorney. The attorneys at Oxendine & Sauls, LLC can help you and we can get you pointed in the right direction.

Theft

Theft in Georgia is a crime of moral turpitude. Once you are convicted of theft you will have a hard time getting a job because this is a crime that potential employers have a problem overlooking. Theft can be a misdemeanor or a felony, and what classification it gets depends on the amount of the item stolen. Misdemeanor offenses are for items up to $500 in value, but there is an exception for shoplifting. Here the value of the merchandise has to be $300 or less to be classified as a misdemeanor. Felony offenses are charged for everything over $500 in value and the shoplifting exception is a felony if the merchandise is over $300 in value.

Traffic violations

Generally traffic offenses are considered minor violations. However, if you have a series of tickets within a short amount of time your license can be suspended. If you are under the age of 18 and you have accumulated four or more points within a 12-month period your license can be suspended. Any type of violation that assesses a driver's points usually has an end result of causing insurance payments to increase. Thus, it is important to speak to an attorney so they can help determine what steps you can take to minimize your losses.

Probation revocations

If you or a family member has been arrested for a probation revocation, you need to speak with an attorney before you sign any type of consent order in your case. Many times people put on probation do not fully understand how strict the terms of probation can be, and they find themselves on the wrong side of the bars for a minor violation. We have had clients who violate their probation by being at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and they spend a month behind bars before they ever have a revocation hearing. Don’t let this happen to you. Call our office. One of our attorneys has served as a probation officer in Georgia, and we know the process.  We can make sure your rights are protected.

Warrant application hearing

If you have been served with a warrant application notice, you need to know that someone has gone to the magistrate court and filed this application alleging that you committed a criminal offense against them. You may be arrested and taken into custody at this hearing if the magistrate court judge finds there is enough evidence to make an arrest. Therefore, it is imperative that you have legal representation at this hearing. Keep in mind as well that if you fail to appear the warrant may be issued and local law enforcement officers may serve and arrest you based on the warrant being issued.

Misdemeanor charges

We will handle most misdemeanor charges you or your family member may be faced with. In order to protect your rights you need to speak with an attorney. A misdemeanor conviction can lead to a sentence of up to a year in jail, and in most cases a fine of some sort. Attorneys are able to speak with prosecutors, and since attorneys are knowledgeable in the law we can minimize or in some cases eliminate the charges.

Felony charges

Felony charges are more serious charges, and usually carry with them a sentence of more than a year in prison. These are more serious crimes to be accused of, and it is important that you seek the advice of an attorney immediately upon being charged with the offense. Oxendine & Sauls, LLC will study your case on an individual basis and help prepare for a proper defense.

Why choose Oxendine & Sauls, LLC?

We know our way around the criminal arena; we have been on both sides of the aisle. One of our attorneys has served as a sheriff’s deputy, and he has arrested individuals for the same offenses you or your family member has been charged with. He also served as a probation officer with the Georgia Department of Corrections, so he knows probation procedures because he practiced them in the past. He will fight for your rights, and make sure that you don’t receive overly excessive punishment or get punished for a crime you didn’t commit. Please keep in mind the list above is only a few of our practice areas, and we handle a variety of other cases. Do not hesitate to call our office if you have questions that need answers.

Contact experienced family law attorneys

To contact Oxendine & Sauls, LLC, criminal law attorneys serving clients in and around Duluth, GA, call 678-894-3700 or contact us online.