If your probation officer says that you’ve violated the terms of your probation, you may face some serious penalties, including jail time. To defend yourself against these charges and receive the sound legal representation you need, work with the knowledgeable Marietta criminal defense lawyers at Nicholson Phillips. We have served clients across northern Georgia for more than two decades, delivering on our promise of ethics, diligence and exceptional conduct with each case we take on. For a dedicated attorney who fights for your constitutional rights, call on our respected law firm.
DUI/DWI
After being arrested and charged with a DWI, drivers are within their rights to choose not to take a breath or blood blood alcohol content (BAC) test. However, refusing to submit to chemical tests has serious consequences under Texas’ implied consent laws.
Wrongful Death
For nearly 30 years, we have represented families who’ve lost loved ones in fatal car accidents. Any automobile accident can pose a threat to the lives of the drivers and passengers involved. While some crashes are unavoidable, others result from driver negligence and could have been avoided with responsible driving. When a fatal car crash takes your family member’s life, and the accident was preventable or resulted from negligence or recklessness, it makes the loss even more tragic. In these cases, our law firm can help you and your family file a wrongful death lawsuit to obtain compensation for the financial losses and emotional damages you suffer due to the fatality.
Traffic Violations
Although the penalties for many traffic violations are relatively minor, others may come with serious consequences like a suspended driver’s license, large fines and even jail time. If you’ve been accused of a major traffic violation, we can help. We proudly serve clients, sticking to our core principles of providing honest, ethical and diligent legal counsel to each and every client. For a lawyer you can trust to explore all of your legal options, you can rely on our respected law firm.
Sex Crimes
Sex crimes. The most common sex crimes include sexual assault, rape, statutory rape, prostitution and indecent exposure. Our experienced attorneys have the knowledge and skills to build your defense against a sex crime accusation.
Robbery
Robbery. If you’re accused of using force or the threat of force to deprive someone of property, you may face robbery charges. Offenses involving the actual or implied use of weapons may be classified as armed robbery.
Burglary
Burglary. This offense involves an individual illegally entering a building with the intent to commit a criminal act. To convict, prosecutors often simply need to prove breaking and entering, even if no actual theft of property occurred.
White Collar Crimes
White collar crimes. Many white collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement and money laundering, may involve forms of theft.
Theft
Misdemeanors
When you’re facing misdemeanor or felony criminal charges, it’s critical to seek an experienced defense lawyer to protect your rights and give you the best chance at success. We provide comprehensive representation for the following issues...
Embezzlement
White collar crimes. The most common types of white collar crimes include fraud, embezzlement, bribery and money laundering. The consequences include large fines, incarceration, probation or community service. This is a serious offense that can negatively affect your professional reputation.
Drug Crimes
In Tecas, a conviction for even a relatively minor drug offense can result in serious penalties, including jail time, large fines and probation. If you’ve been arrested for a drug crime, our experienced defense lawyers can help. We’ve represented people since 1990, providing excellent service and personal attention to each client. For the diligent guidance you need when facing serious criminal charges, you can rely on our respected team of attorneys.
Assault
Assault and battery. To be charged with battery, you must make physical contact with another person with the intent to harm. However, to be charged with assault, there has to be the threat of physical harm but actual contact is not necessary. Assault and battery are serious charges with potentially severe consequences.
Murder
Murder. Homicide is the most serious criminal charge you can face. Whether you have been accused of first degree murder, second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter or voluntary manslaughter, we can help fight your case.
Probation Violation
Probation violations. Failing to adhere to the terms of your probation can have major consequences, including jail time or fines. Probation requirements can be confusing, and you may violate the terms without knowing it. Our attorneys can help you plead your case in a hearing or, if necessary, appeal a judge’s ruling.
Homicide
Even a first-time drunk driving conviction carries misdemeanor penalties, including fines, possible jail time, community service, probation, license suspension and a court-ordered drug or alcohol-abuse class. In second and third offenses or in cases of vehicular homicide due to drunk driving, the penalties become much more severe. But criminal court charges have little to do with the compensation you might receive from the injuries you sustain.
Shoplifting
F this was the first time you’ve been arrested for shoplifting, you may be able to take advantage of alternatives to incarceration, including pretrial diversion programs. In many situations, a skilled criminal defense attorney can seek these alternatives on your behalf, helping to avoid jail time or huge fines.
Restraining Order
Money Laundering
Manslaughter
Prostitution
Hit and Run
Leaving the scene. Also known as a hit-and-run, it is a serious crime to leave the scene of an auto accident, even if you were not at fault. In some situations, this may result in a felony charge.
Nicholson Phillips has an established reputation for successfully representing seriously injured clients. Since the firm’s inception in 1990, our law firm has represented thousands of clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases, including auto and motorcycle accident cases, product liability lawsuits, workers compensation claims, and medical malpractice cases.
Many serious injuries occur as a result of slip and fall accidents. Dangerous premises accidents are quite common and often occur as a result of negligence by property owners or business owners. Property owners and business proprietors have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions on their premises. When you’re injured in a premises accident, you may be able to obtain compensation in a premises liability lawsuit. With the help of a skilled attorney from our firm, you can hold the negligent property owner responsible when any of the following is true...
Property Damage
When you’re injured in an auto accident caused by a negligent driver, that individual’s insurance policy is supposed to cover your medical costs, property damage repairs or replacement, lost wages and other damages. Unfortunately, despite laws requiring motorists to carry minimum liability insurance of at least $25,000, some drivers take their chances and drive uninsured. Other drivers carry only the minimum coverage, which does not adequately cover the expenses for most serious injuries. Often, uninsured and underinsured motorists suffer no consequences, but their victims do. If you or your loved one suffered an injury in an auto accident caused by an underinsured or uninsured motorist, your own insurance policy may hold the key to obtaining full and rightful compensation. A skilled lawyer from our firm can help you file a lawsuit.
Both criminal laws and personal injury laws. Whether you are facing a criminal charge, or if you have been injured due to the negligence of another, you need an attorney with experience and skills to provide the attention your case deserves. The attorneys and staff at Nicholson Phillips get results and provide the dedicated support you need.
Medical Malpractice
No amount of money can truly compensate families for the loss of a loved one, but we can help them move forward when they lose loved ones in fatal construction and workplace accidents and fatal car and truck accidents. We also handle cases involving medical malpractice fatalities. Our firm is often able to obtain compensation in a settlement or by verdict for death and burial expenses and emotional pain and suffering.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Dog bites. Animal owners have a responsibility to keep others reasonably safe from dog bites. Small children are the most likely to suffer from these types of injuries, which may cause permanent scars and disfigurement.