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Lawrenceville Criminal Lawyer - Practice Areas
The Law Office of Michael Sheffield has amassed success after success in simple and complex criminal defenses. Those successes include acquittal, reduced charges and reduced sentences. Additionally, when we intervene early in an investigation our firm often can prevent charges from ever being filed against our clients.
With nine years as a prosecutor and more than 20 years in private practice, Michael Sheffield is armed with a thorough knowledge of criminal case law and the court system. He helps protect the rights of individuals and companies facing investigation and provides pretrial and trial representation.
Clients count on our firm to:
- Deal expertly with police and investigators before any charges are brought.
- Reduce or eliminate bail
- Conduct a thorough investigation.
- Present an honest assessment of available alternatives.
- Pursue a favorable plea agreement when warranted.
- Craft an individual trial strategy.
- Gear a defense plan toward a reduced sentence when a conviction is imminent.
Our mission at the Law Office of Michael Sheffield is to provide each client with the best possible defense. We may be able to make a difference in the outcome of your case.
Criminal law involves prosecution by the government for an act that has been deemed by local, state or federal law to be a crime. More serious crimes, such as homicides, rapes and assaults, are considered felonies.
The Law Office of Michael Sheffield handles a wide range of felony cases. These include, but are not limited to:
- Bank Fraud
- Bankruptcy Fraud
- Bribery
- Computer Hacking
- Counterfeiting
- Credit Card Fraud
- Cyber Crime
- Election Law Violations
- Email Interception
- Embezzlement
- Espionage
- Extortion
- Forgery
- Health Care Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Insurance Fraud
- Internet Fraud
- Investment Fraud
- Medicare Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Pandering
- Pyramid Schemes
- Racketeering / RICO
- Securities Fraud
- Tax Evasion / Tax Fraud
- Telemarketing Fraud
- Wire Fraud
Drug Crimes (Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Marijuana)
- Cultivation
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Possession
- Possession for Sale
- Prescription Fraud
- Trafficking
- Conspiracy
- Aggravated Assault
- Arson
- Assault and Battery
- Domestic Violence
- Hate Crimes
- Homicide
- Manslaughter
- Weapons offenses
- Child Abuse
- Child Enticement
- Child Exploitation
- Child Pornography
- Child Procurement
- Date Rape
- Failure to Register
- Indecent Exposure
- Internet Porn
- Lewd and Lascivious
- Lewd Conduct
- Marital Rape
- Molestation
- Obscenity
- Pedophilia
- Pimping / Pandering
- Pornography
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual Offense
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Harassment
- Sodomy
- Statutory Rape
Less serious crimes, including petty theft, are misdemeanors. A finding of guilt by a judge or jury can result in prison time and or fines.
Our practice is a strong advocate for clients charged with:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI / DWI)
- Petty Theft
- Prostitution
- Simple Assault
- Trespass
- Vandalism
The DUI practice at the Law Office of Michael Sheffield focuses on protecting the rights of accused clients and obtaining the best possible result in court. We put our extensive knowledge of drunken driving laws to work for every client.
Penalties for drunk driving can be severe, even for a first offense. Michael Sheffield strives to protect clients’ drivers’ licenses from suspension and to reduce fines and jail time.
In Georgia , DUI defendants have 10 days to appear in court or face license suspension. That’s why it’s critical to contact our firm immediately following an arrest and to make no statements to police. We can work quickly to protect your rights and to begin preparing a defense.
Our firm is proud of the work we do on clients’ behalf.
Many drivers find it easier to plead guilty to a traffic violation than to disrupt their busy schedule and incur costs associated with attending a hearing. A guilty plea, however, can have far-reaching consequences. Points incurred as the result of a guilty plea or conviction can result in lost driving privileges or necessitate attendance at driving school. Points for a traffic offense also can radically impact insurance and insurance rates.
Our attorneys keep clients informed of their right to challenge traffic violations and the consequences for not doing so. Our representation can result in reduced charges or a not-guilty finding. Drivers don’t have to settle for more points and higher fines than necessary.
Our firm handles citations for every type of traffic violation, including, but not limited to:
- Speeding
- Failure to stop
- Careless driving
- Reckless driving
- Following too closely
- Failure to wear a seat belt
- Child restraint or car seat violations
Juvenile law is a highly specialized area of criminal defense. State laws provide greater protections for juveniles and make specific requirements of police and prosecutors.
If you are a juvenile under investigation or arrested for a crime, it is imperative that you contact a knowledgeable juvenile law attorney.
Michael Sheffield understands juvenile rights and how to ensure they are not violated. He knows how and when police can stop, search and interrogate juveniles and when parents must be notified and be present. He has the know-how to restrict evidence obtained improperly and works to reduce sentences and probation time.
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