Criminal Defense

The Valdosta law offices of Dodd & Burnham, PC practice criminal defense law including misdemeanors and felonies regarding traffic violation charges, sex crimes, drug crimes, and white collar crimes. We explore every possible option to build a strong case for our clients who have been accused of a criminal offense.

White Collar Criminal Defense

Being charged with a white collar crime can be damaging to your reputation at work. If you are charged with this type of crime your job will most likely be in jeopardy, which can lead to you and your family facing financial hardship. Our Valdosta criminal defense attorneys have a proactive method of defending workers who have been accused of:

• Bribery
• Computer Crime
• Embezzlement
• Forgery
• Fraud
• Insider Trading
• Public Corruption
• Theft

Depending on the severity of your crime you will need to locate a misdemeanor law firm or felony law firm that is proficient in reviewing charges, statutes and applications of white collar crimes. The Valdosta criminal defense law firm of Dodd & Burnham, PC understands how potentially devastating a white collar crime can be to your reputation and financial situation. Our goal is to achieve mastery in the courtroom while keeping your privacy and dignity in tact.

Sex Crime Criminal Defense

Being accused of a sex crime is a very serious accusation. Not only do sex crime carry a very heavy stigma but they also come with some of the most serious penalties in the United States court system. If you are convicted of a sex crime you will be documented as a registered offender to the public. In order to protect yourself you will need to contact an attorney who will present precise and coherent motions in the courtroom. Charges that belong in the sex crime category and that need immediate criminal defense representation include:

• Child Pornography
• Date Rape
• Incest
• Rape and Sexual Assault
• Stalking

Drug Crime Criminal Defense

Losing your drivers license as well as your freedom are just two of the heavy consequences one will be facing if charged with a drug crime. The United States has been cracking down heavy on drug and narcotic laws. Distribution, trafficking, possession, or cultivation charges can be tricky as many times the severity of the charge depends on quantity and purpose of possession. Drug crimes range from misdemeanor to felonies which are generally based on quantities, the area of the arrest (school zones carry heavier penalties), and intent. For this reason you are at risk of being charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. Take a proactive approach to knowing all of your rights. If you feel you have fallen victim to illegal search and seizure get in touch with misdemeanor attorneys or felony attorneys, depending on your case, so that you can begin to develop trial strategies that will protect your rights and reputation.

Traffic Violation Criminal Defense

Almost every driver in the United States can attest to the fact that when you see the red and blue lights of a police car following you a feeling a dread consumes your entire body. For many people being pulled over is the only time they have ever had a negative encounter with a police officer. Being given a ticket can mean heavy fines, loss of drivers license, an increase in insurance rates and can even lead to jail time. Your driving record and your rights are our number one priority. We handle traffic violation charges that include but are not limited to:

• Driving without a license
• Driving without license and/or registration
• DUI/DWI
• Hit and Run
• Reckless Driving
• Speeding

If you are in need of an attorney skilled in Georgia criminal defense, call the Valdosta criminal defense law firm of Dodd & Burnham, PC at 229.242.4470, or contact us by submitting our quick contact web form. We have been handling criminal defense cases including sex crimes, drug crimes, and white-collar crimes in the Valdosta area for over 30 years. We welcome any questions you may have, and offer free initial consultations.