Tips for talking to Police
• Do not agree to a search of your car or home.
• Do not waive your Miranda Rights.
• Do not say anything to the police other than, "I don't want to answer any questions
without my attorney, I want to call my lawyer".
Call our Jasper criminal defense law firm immediately if you have been, or expect to be, charged with a crime in Pickens, Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer or Fannin county: 706-253-1001.
You have the right to have a defense attorney represent you during questioning; therefore do not talk with police without your criminal defense lawyer present.
Criminal Defense Attorneys
J.L. Weaver Law Firm in Jasper, Georgia specializes in criminal defense
Our North Georgia criminal defense law firm provides representation for Serious Violent Felonies, DUI, Drug Possession, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanors, Probation Violations, Assault and Battery, Sexual Offenses, White Collar Crimes, and Traffic Citations. We believe hard work is the best defense.
When the government is attempting to take your freedom, whether for a murder charge or DUI, J.L. Weaver Law Firm believes you must fight back as hard as you can. While most cases never make it to a jury, we believe that every case should be prepared as if it is going to trial. Trials and motions to suppress evidence that was seized illegally are sometimes necessary. You need an experienced, aggressive trial lawyer who is willing to go that extra mile and who has tried cases for both the prosecution and defense.
Criminal Appeals Lawyers
Criminal appeals are complex and time consuming and our attorneys handle appeals at all stages: the trial court level, in the Georgia Court of Appeals, and in the Georgia Supreme Court.
Felonies
Felonies
A felony is the most serious type of crime that a person can commit. In Georgia, the following offenses may be charged as felonies:
| - Rape - Robbery - Aggravated Assault - Kidnapping |
- Drug Trafficking - Carjacking - Murder |
Drug Charges
Drug Charges
The State of Georgia takes drug offenses very seriously. In Georgia, drug possession can be “actual” or “constructive” – meaning the drugs do not have to be in your pocket or on your person in order for you to be charged and found guilty of possession. It is also important you know that your potential sentence depends on the type of drug you were caught with. In the Georgia Code §16-13-1, drugs are classified by “schedules” in accordance with federal classifications.
If you are convicted of drug possession, your driver’s license will be suspended. If this is your first offense, there is a mandatory suspension of 6 months. If this is your second offense, you will lose your license for 1 year. And if this is your third or subsequent drug possession charge, you will lose your driver’s license for at least 2 years.
Drug trafficking is essentially the act of transporting or moving illegal drugs from one place to another, hence these charges are very different than simple drug possession charges. The penalties for drug trafficking in Georgia vary depending on the quantity of drugs involved, as well as the type of drug, but a drug trafficking charge could result in up to 30 years in prison, high fines and will affect the rest of your life.
If you are facing drug charges, an experienced Georgia lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Call the criminal defense attorneys at JL Weaver Law if you're in Pickens, Cherokee, Dawson, Gilmer or Fannin county: 706-253-1001.
Domestic Violence Charges
Domestic Violence Charges
The legal definition of family or domestic violence under Georgia law is the occurrence of one or more abusive acts, as defined by the state, against spouses and children, partners, and other family members or household guests who reside in the same household.
Depending on the circumstances, domestic violence charges in Georgia may be classified as either a misdemeanor or felony, with penalties including fines, community service, mandatory counseling, and imprisonment.
We will fight to protect you and can help you acquire a temporary protective order. If you are involved in a domestic violence situation, contact the criminal defense attorneys of JL Weaver Law Firm: (706) 253-1001.
Need a criminal defense attorney in Jasper, Canton, Ball Ground, Dawsonville, Ellijay or Blue Ridge? Call 706-253-1001.