Expertise: Criminal Defense, DUI & Drug Charges

Under Georgia law there must be, “probable cause,” for somebody to be arrested.  This includes a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed at that the person placed under arrest committed that crime.  If you are arrested, remember that you have constitutional rights protecting you.  The most important one to remember is the Miranda Rule, which includes the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

In Georgia, if you can not afford an attorney one must be provided by the court. This is usually a public defender and you do not have the right to choose the attorney appointed to you.  However for the best possible criminal defense and understanding of your unique case and circumstances, turning to an experienced criminal defense attorney may prove vital to the successful outcome of your case.

You need a criminal defense attorney such as Melvin Nash, whose previous experience as a prosecutor and judge gives him a unique understanding of the court system.  He will guide you through the complicated procedures following your arrest.  From the arraignment where you must make your plea, through the trial when your attorney will work to have the charges reduced or dropped.   In worse-case scenarios, like appeals to a guilty verdict, your criminal defense lawyer will be there to explain each process.

Under constitutional law, you have the right to a speedy trial, which means the trial must be held within a certain time frame after being charged.  A well-versed criminal defense attorney, who knows the process and what will come next, will further help to expedite the trial and fight the conviction against you.

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged, from a misdemeanor to a major felony, let us put our knowledge and resources to work defending the case.