On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jul 10, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Georgia has some harsh sentencing laws for drug charges, but individuals should still be mindful before entering into a plea agreement with a prosecutor, even if it seems like a better deal than the potential alternative at trial. In Nevada, five individuals who pled...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jul 7, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In most criminal cases in Georgia, there is at least some level of plea bargaining that occurs. This is true whether or not the defendant ultimately accepts the terms of a plea deal. There are potential benefits to both the prosecution and the defense in plea...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | May 5, 2020 | Blog, Criminal Defense, Dui & Traffic Offenses
People arrested in Georgia on suspicion of drunk driving enter the criminal justice system. The booking process reflects the first stage of being taken into police custody. Police will enter a suspect’s personal information into a criminal database and search...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Dec 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Georgia’s domestic violence statute was formally known as the Family Violence Act. It protects family members in the state from emotional, sexual and physical abuse at the hands of their relatives and loved ones. It applies to romantic partners, whether...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jun 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
You studied photos of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, sketched it and painted your own version. It’s a really good likeness of the world’s most famous painting –- so good that you hang it over the fireplace of your Georgia home and stun friends...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Nov 23, 2018 | Criminal Defense
We don’t ever want to picture ourselves behind bars, but one day, you might find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time, handcuffed and put in the back of a police car. That’s why Georgia citizens need to know what happens in the arrest process...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Aug 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense
On television dramas about law firms, trials look so easy. After all, they are all wrapped up – from depositions to testimony to verdict – in 48 minutes. In real life, though, trials aren’t that easy. And they happen way less often than those...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jul 6, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges is a difficult predicament to be in, especially when you are in a career that is in public safety. While anyone could be charged with a criminal offense, when a police officer is accused of a serious offense, this could significantly harm his...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jun 22, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Whether it is a family member, a close friend, an acquaintance or a stranger, being accused of committing a violent crime against another is a serious situation for residents in Georgia and elsewhere. Charges stemming from a supposed assault and battery can put the...
On behalf of Stahl & Hidir P.C. | Jun 8, 2018 | Criminal Defense
We all feel helpless at some point. When accused of a criminal offense, defendants likely believe that they do not have much of a chance to prove their innocence. They see the evidence piling up against them, they were initially taken into custody and he or she is led...
