At Legal Sandbox Georgia, we defend clients against the state’s most aggressive prosecutions: crimes against public safety and order. These charges are often politically charged or result from chaotic arrest scenarios where police procedure is frequently violated. Our practice begins with Hooliganism (Article 239). The line between a minor administrative offense (petty hooliganism) and a serious criminal felony carrying 2 to 7 years in prison is often thin and subjective. We aggressively challenge the prosecution's narrative of "gross violation of public order" and "open contempt for society." Our strategy involves proving that the incident was a private conflict rather than a public danger, or re-qualifying the charge to a non-criminal administrative violation, thereby saving our client from a criminal record.
Illegal Weapons Possession (Article 236) is one of the most common yet severe charges, with mandatory prison sentences (3 to 6 years) for mere possession. Our defense here is strictly procedural. We scrutinize the search and seizure protocols: Was the search warrant valid? Was the discovery of the weapon staged? We fight to suppress evidence obtained through illegal police conduct. If "constructive possession" is alleged (e.g., a weapon found in a shared car or home), we demand proof of exclusive control and knowledge, often securing acquittals by creating reasonable doubt regarding ownership.
In high-stakes cases like Mass Disorder (Article 225) and Terrorism (Article 323), the defense must be impenetrable. For Mass Disorder, often charged during protests, we separate "participation" from "organization," and distinguish protected speech from criminal violence. We use video forensics to prove our client’s passive role. For Terrorism charges—which carry up to life imprisonment—we challenge the specific "terrorist intent" required by law. We demand strict proof that the act was intended to intimidate the population or coerce the state, dissecting intelligence reports and challenging the admissibility of classified evidence. Legal Sandbox Georgia stands as a barrier between you and the full weight of the state machinery.
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