Criminal Defense

Recent Cases

Our Firm Obtains Dismissal in Augusta Rape Case

October 9, 2026

Our firm obtained a full dismissal of a rape charge for a client arrested in Augusta after a bar encounter — before he was ever indicted, with the arrest record restricted. The result came from more than a year of immediate defense investigation: interviewing witnesses while memories were fresh, preserving surveillance video, and pressing the State to charge or dismiss.

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Contempt Charges Against Warden Withdrawn After Our Firm Files Motion to Dismiss

December 18, 2025

Our firm recently had another big victory in federal court after we were retained to represent the warden of a federal detention facility against criminal contempt charges. After we were retained to represent the warden, we filed an aggressive motion to dismiss, and the contempt charges were ultimately withdrawn. The warden was accused of violating […]

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Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences

November 20, 2025

Federal vs. State Drug Charges: Understanding the Key Differences Drug cases can start the same way in both federal and state justice systems. At both levels, Law enforcement officers and investigators use traffic stops, controlled buys, informants, surveillance, and search warrants to seize drugs and make arrests. The stakes are high in either forum. Mandatory […]

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Wire Fraud or Government Overreach? Taking a Hard Look at the Feds’ “Rigged” Poker and NBA Sports-Betting Indictments

October 28, 2025

Last week, federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York unsealed two indictments against an NBA head coach, an NBA star, gambling insiders, and individuals allegedly involved in organized crime. The indictments allege two distinct “cheating scandals” involving sports betting and high-stakes poker games. One of the indictments alleges an insider sports-betting scheme in [&he…

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Our Firm Obtains Dismissal of Felony Marijuana and Gambling Charges in Lee County Smoke Shop Case

October 23, 2025

Last week, our firm obtained a dismissal of felony marijuana and gambling charges that were brought against the owner of a smoke shop, his wife, and his employees in Lee County, Georgia. This case is just the latest in a long line of cases in which law enforcement officials have falsely charged a hemp business […]

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