Criminal Defense
Banks and Morris, P.A. provides full service criminal defense services to individuals throughout the North Florida and South Georgia areas. We have extensive trial experience defending the rights of people arrested and accused of all types of criminal offenses.
COMPLETE REPRESENTATION
Being charged with a crime is stressful, and having an experienced lawyer to provide legal representation in the initial stages of a criminal case is critical. Our attorneys provide complete representation, and we are not afraid of going to trial when necessary. Our criminal defense lawyers spend more time in court than they do out of court.
CASES WE HANDLE
We take every criminal charge seriously, from drunk driving to homicide. Regardless of the crime you are charged with, we will work tirelessly to defend you. Types of cases we handle include:
-Drug Offenses - If you have been arrested or are under investigation for any drug offense, you should contact us immediately to preserve your rights. We handle all types of drug offenses, including possession, distribution, trafficking, cultivation, manufacturing, and importation.
-Violent Crimes - Violent crimes include those such as domestic violence, murder, assault, and battery. The key to a successful violent crime defense is mastery of the complexities of the legal definitions of intent. We possess that expertise, and can help you set forth the best defense possible to maximize your chances of acquittal.
-Traffic Offenses / Driving While Intoxicated - We have extensive experience representing people arrested or charged with all types of driving offenses such as driving with a suspended or revoked license, and drunk driving (DUI / DWI) and can provide you with the experienced representation you need.
-Burglary / Theft - Burglary and theft are serious charges. We have a high degree of experience in representing people accused of burglary or theft, and we know the proper defenses to make on your behalf.
-Felonies - We provide effective counsel to clients charged with any type of felony, such as arson, armed violence, car jacking, escape, kidnapping, and terrorist threats.
-Misdemeanors - A misdemeanor is a crime normally punishable by less than a year in a jail. We are experienced in the defense of all types of misdemeanors, including criminal property destruction charges, disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice, perjury, probation violations, resisting arrest, trespassing, and weapons charges.