Atlanta, Georgia Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer
At The Federal Law Group in Atlanta, Georgia, we focus on the following areas of practice:
Federal Crimes
Federal crimes are defined by Congress and typically fall under 1 of 2 categories: either a crime whose acts cross state lines, or a crime that occurs on U.S. federal property or against a U.S. federal agent. There are federal laws and regulations dealing with federal property, federal matters, and federal taxes, as well as many areas of modern society, including interstate commerce. The federal criminal legal system is of a highly specialized nature, and requires a federal criminal defense attorney experienced in all stages of a federal criminal prosecution, including arrest, arraignment, bond, pre-trial motions and discovery, entering a plea, going to trial, and sentencing. The attorneys at The Federal Law Group specialize in the field of Federal Criminal Defense, and can use their experience to get you the best results possible.
State Crimes
State crimes are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. There are many options available for individuals who have been charged with a state crime, including pre-trial diversion, first offender pleas, nolo contedere pleas, and challenges that lead to dismissal. The attorneys at the Federal Law Group know how to fight state charges against you.
White Collar Crime
White collar crimes often involve abuse of corporate responsibilities, resulting in offenses such as embezzlement and money laundering. Using the US mail or electronic bank transfers to commit these crimes will allow federal authorities to charge you. The attorneys at The Federal Law Group can help you avoid a lengthy prison sentence if you have been charged with a white collar crime.
Bank Fraud
Any fraud perpetrated against a bank, such as check fraud, check kiting, or credit card fraud, is considered bank fraud. The Federal Law Group has experience resolving bank fraud charges in the most favorable way for our clients, and will fight to protect your rights if you are facing bank fraud charges.
Mortgage Fraud
High-level professionals and individuals employed by bank and mortgage companies sometimes recruit individuals with good credit ("straw buyer") who become victims in what they believe to be a get-rich-quick scheme. The "straw buyer" participates in a scheme to buy properties at inflated prices due to fraudulent appraisals. If you have been charged with a fraud of this nature, contact an attorney at The Federal Law Group to preserve your rights.
Tax Fraud
Certain tax preparers gain a reputation for manipulating numbers on a tax return to get a better refund for their customers. In exchange, the tax preparer will take a percentage of the refund as a "kickback." Tax fraud charges are serious and have ramifications related to your finances and freedom. However, this offense is one of the hardest crimes for a prosecutor to prove, and the attorneys at the Federal Law Group can work to get tax fraud charges against you dismissed.
Mail Fraud/Wire Fraud
Financial crimes committed via the U.S. mail or through electronic communications may constitute federal mail fraud or wire fraud. Mail fraud and wire fraud offenses involve conspiracy, as there is usually more than one person who participates in the schemes. The attorneys at The Federal Law Group are experienced in defending federal mail fraud and wire fraud prosecutions, and will fight to ensure your rights.
Corporate Crimes
In the aftermath of the Enron scandal, perhaps the most notorious corporate criminal case in recent history, individuals have been held to a higher degree of liability for criminal acts perpetrated by the corporation. Corporate entities, on the other hand, have been granted deferred prosecution agreements in exchange for their cooperation. The attorneys at The Federal Law Group know how to best represent corporate executives faced with charges such as fraud, antitrust violations, financial crimes, obstruction of justice, bribery, or tax evasion.
Appeals
Handling a state or federal appellate case requires a lawyer who knows how to preserve various issues at the initial trial. That involves making objections, even if they are overruled by the judge. Appeals can go all the way to the US Supreme Court, and the experienced Federal Law Group attorneys are not hesitant to take your legal matter to that level when necessary to ensure justice.
Drug Crimes
Drug crimes can involve possession, manufacture, or the distribution of drugs, and can become a federal crime when an individual purchases drugs in one state and sells them in another. Our goal at the Federal Law Group is to dismiss the charges by negotiating pretrial diversion such as drug rehabilitation or community service.
Misdemeanor Marijuana
Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is classified as a misdemeanor. Misdemeanor marijuana is a common drug charge that can usually be dismissed and erased from an individual's record. The Federal Law Group is familiar with the procedures for dismissal and will work to ensure that this charge doesn't haunt your future.
Shoplifting
Shoplifting merchandise under $300 is a misdemeanor; a felony shoplifting charge is for merchandise over $300. Whether you are charged with misdemeanor shoplifting or felony shoplifting, the attorneys at The Federal Law Group are experienced in getting charges dismissed and expunged from clients’ record.
DUI
There are two types of DUI charges in Georgia: DUI per se and DUI less safe. Challenging a charge of misdemeanor drunk driving can be difficult if you submitted to a breathalyzer test. For that reason, The Federal Law Group always recommends that a person refuse to take the breathalyzer. Regardless whether you submit to the breathalyzer or not, a firm attorney can challenge the legality of the stop and demand that law enforcement provide evidence of your intoxication, which can lead to dismissal of a DUI.
Computer Crimes
A common computer crimes charge is possession and distribution of child pornography. Other crimes involve undercover stings where a police officer poses as a minor in an Internet chat room. If you are arrested for child pornography, your reputation is at stake due to the stigma of the criminal charge alone. At the Federal Law Group, we look at the individual circumstances to help you keep your good name.
Juvenile Offenses
If your child was charged with shoplifting or a drug crime, you do not want that mistake to haunt the child for the rest of his or her life. Our goal at the Federal Law Group is always to dismiss the charges through pretrial diversion so the arrest can eventually be expunged.
Civil Litigation / Civil Fraud
We represent businesses that have lost money through embezzlement or fraud. Our office sues individuals, contractors, and other companies that defraud others, seeking damages through civil litigation.
Personal Injury
If you’ve been hurt or injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or case of medical malpractice we may be able to help.
Breach of Contract
We represent clients in contract disputes involving business contracts, construction contracts, real estate contracts, and employment contracts. We determine whether or not certain terms are enforceable and whether a breach has actually occurred. When financial harm is suffered, we demand compensation equal in value to the current and future financial harm incurred by our client.
Discrimination / EEOC
We represent employees in EEOC-certified investigations into allegations of discrimination. We counsel and represent victims of age, gender, racial, and religious discrimination, coordinating interactions with the EEOC in bringing a case to trial.
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced attorney, contact us today.
