Georgia Non-Violent Crime Defense Attorney

There are particular criminal offenses which are not violent in nature, but that still may result in serious criminal charges and penalties if you are convicted. If you have been charged with a non-violent crime in Georgia, you are in need of experienced legal representation. At Conaway & Strickler, P.C., P.C., our Atlanta criminal defense attorneys have been aggressively defending clients accused of non-violent charges for more than a decade. We have extensive knowledge of Georgia criminal law, and may be able to have your charges dropped or your sentence reduced. Your initial consultation with an Atlanta criminal defense lawyer is free, and we may be able to get started immediately protecting your rights.

Examples of Non-Violent Crimes in Atlanta, Georgia

Following are some of the types of non-violent crimes that our experienced lawyers can handle. If you are facing an investigation or criminal charges involving any of the following, we recommend that you call us as soon as possible.

Resisting Arrest - In the State of Georgia you may be arrested, with or without a warrant, by various law enforcement officers, including police officers, highway patrol officers, county sheriffs, and D.A. investigators. A law enforcement officer may make an arrest after witnessing you committing a misdemeanor or a felony offense. It is illegal to evade police or make any attempt to resist arrest, and if you do so you may be charged with a felony or misdemeanor.

Obstruction - Obstruction of justice is the attempt to interfere or prevent, or the actual interference of an investigation by various means, such as bribery, influencing one or more jurors, theft of records, picketing, conspiracy, and retaliation against witnesses. There are numerous U.S. laws which prohibit obstruction of any kind in regard to criminal matters, as well as other legal matters. Under Federal Law, a defendant may face a fine and/or up to 5 years in prison for obstruction.

Disorderly Conduct - Disorderly conduct is a term which is used to describe numerous behaviors which are illegal, and in many cases the bothersome activities and conduct are decided upon by each state independently. Some examples of disorderly conduct may include being drunk in public and loitering.

Harassing Phone Calls - Making frequent and unwanted phone calls, including those which are obscene, annoying, or threatening in nature may be considered harassment in the State of Georgia. In certain situations the police will look for a reason for the alleged harassing phone calls, and may try to link them to domestic violence or stalking. Making harassing phone calls is a misdemeanor offense in Georgia.

Have you been accused of any type of non-violent crime? There is a chance that you are facing serious charges, so please contact Conaway & Strickler, P.C. today for a free consultation with an experienced non-violent crime defense lawyer to find out how we can help you.

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