Savannah Criminal Defense Lawyer

Aggressive Defense against Criminal Charges

No matter what the circumstances of your accusations may be, having a determined and dedicated criminal defense attorney by your side will provide you with the guidance and protection you need to face your charges and increase your chances in court. If convicted for a criminal offense you could face many negative consequences that could profoundly affect every aspect of your life. Large fines can compromise your financial situation and long prison sentences can take years out of your life. Even with a minor criminal conviction, you will have to go through life bearing the burden of a criminal record.

You are encouraged to get familiar with this website; it offers valuable information on various criminal defense topics where you can get many of your questions answered. From there, you are encouraged to contact the firm directly to schedule a one-on-one consultation with a Savannah criminal defense attorney from the firm. When it comes to criminal allegations, time is of the essence; therefore, it's important to your future that you act quickly in the face of criminal charges. Please, continue reading to learn more about the firm's areas of practice.

Assault
The crime of assault is often times charges along with battery. The act of assault refers to when someone uses threats of violence against another person, whereas battery refers to when someone commits actual physical violence against another person.

Battery
An individual can be charged with battery when they offensively touch another person, or when they commit actual physical violence against that person. A battery conviction may involve extensive fines, an extended jail or prison sentence, mandatory counseling, community service and a restraining order can be taken out against the perpetrator.

Domestic Violence
Domestic violence, otherwise known as family violence refers to violence that goes on between family members, couples, people who live together and people who have a child in common. Domestic violence can involve more than just physical violence, it can include emotional, sexual and verbal abuse as well.

Drug Crimes
In the United States controlled substances are those that are regulated under state and federal drug laws; these include illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, LSD and heroin, but they also include a long list of prescription drugs as well. It is against the law to possess, manufacture, cultivate, sell, distribute or traffic a controlled substance without a valid license to do so, and the penalties for violating Georgia's drug laws are particularly harsh as compared to many other states.

Expungement
An expungement can help qualifying individuals remove arrests and convictions from their public record. When people have arrests and convictions on their record, it can be very difficult to get a good job or obtain loans and housing. In a competitive job market, most employers will select a new-hire that has a clean criminal record over someone with a conviction.

Fraud
Fraud is defined as an intentional deception committed for the purpose of personal or financial gain, or to injure another individual. Common fraud crimes include: identity theft, check fraud, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bank fraud, securities fraud, mortgage fraud, and accounting fraud among others.

Internet Crimes
An internet crime refers to a criminal act that is committing over the internet; for example, common internet crimes include: child pornography, cyber stalking, piracy, fraud, embezzlement and more. The penalties for an internet crime vary depending upon the facts of the case, but they are often prosecuted as felonies in Georgia.

Manslaughter
The crime of manslaughter refers to when someone inadvertently kills another human being without malice aforethought. Manslaughter is frequently charged in connection with a car accident, or a DUI, or in an assault case where the perpetrator lost control of the situation.

Murder
Murder is considered as the most serious type of crime anyone can be charged with as it involves the intentional killing of another human being. The issue over "malice" is an important factor in all Georgia murder cases; it implies that a person killed another individual without provocation.

Sex Crimes
There are a number of sex crimes which are criminalized in Georgia and not all of them require a lack of consent to be illegal. Common sex crimes include: prostitution, solicitation, rape, child pornography, sexual battery, indecent exposure, child molestation, incest, internet sex offenses, and statutory rape.

Theft Crimes
There are a number of theft crimes that fall under the umbrella term of theft offenses, all of which involve taking someone else's property with the intention of depriving the owner of their property without their consent. Such crimes include: shoplifting, auto theft, burglary, fraud, and grand theft among others.

Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are those criminal acts that involve threats of physical violence towards another person, or they involve actual physical violence against another person. Such crimes include: assault & battery, domestic violence, rape, manslaughter and murder.

White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes are non-violent crimes that are financially motivated; these crimes often involve "white collar" professionals who exploit their position of power to illegally obtain funds. Common white collar crimes include bribery, embezzlement, identify theft and forgery.

Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Savannah, Georgia

When it comes to protecting yourself against the negative repercussions of a criminal conviction, it is absolutely essential to have a knowledgeable and deeply experienced defense attorney by your side. The consistent and dedicated attorneys at the Schneider Law Firm have extensive experience handling all types of criminal cases. In the past attorney Cris Schneider defended clients against a myriad of criminal charge ranging from minor offenses to multi-million dollar federal conspiracy cases. Do not hesitate to call for a consultation.

Contact a Savannah criminal defense attorney if you stand accused of a criminal offense and you would like legal representation.