Commerce, GA Criminal Defense Law Firms & Lawyers

Retain a lawyer to represent you. Look for one that makes Criminal Defense a substantial part of his practice and has experience in defending shoplifting or retail fraud charges. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask the judge at your arraignment to appoint you one. Most jurisdictions offer diversion programs or other sentencing options that can keep the matter off your public record.

If you are sentenced that day, the judge may require it. Generally, this is only required of felony convictions. You do not say whether the charge against you is a felony.

It is impossible to tell you how what the punishment will be in any case, for any accused individual, in a vacuum. Every case is different and the outcome is dependent on a number of factors, such as the facts of the case, the criminal record, and social history of the individual. Who knows, you might have a defense and can win at trial! For example, was the officer using excessive force on you which you were justifiable resisting? Many of these cases are filed with these basic facts and charges are filed to protect the officer and the police department from a civil claim or suit for damages. Hopefully, your attorney will be able to give you solid advice based on all the relevant factors.