Criminal Defense

 At Baker & Slider, LLC, we take criminal defense very seriously, handling all felony and misdemeanor criminal matters including DUIs and illegal and prescription drug charges. People facing criminal charges have lots of questions and face many uncertainties, including whether a conviction will require them to go to jail or serve probation, whether their driver’s license could be suspended, and what implications a conviction can have on their employment status. We have more than 19+ years of experience handling criminal cases, and when necessary trying those cases in front of juries. We are here to answer your questions and address your concerns.

• Top 10 DUI/DWI Attorney for Georgia in 2022
• Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney for Georgia in 2022
• Platinum Client Satisfaction Award for 2022
• Top 3 DUI lawyer in Athens

DUI and drug charges are aggressively prosecuted throughout the northeast Georgia area. Increasingly police officers are searching for DUI cases not only from alcohol but from illegal drugs and prescription medications that can impair a person’s ability to drive. Additionally, law enforcement is regularly searching individuals and cars to look for illegal drugs and unlawfully obtained prescription medications. If you are facing any criminal charges in Athens, Georgia, including DUI and drug charges, it is important to have an attorney with experience defending clients in felony and misdemeanor cases,

You need an attorney that will thoroughly investigate and research your case to see if:

• The stop of the vehicle or the individual by the police was lawful;
• The search of the vehicle or the individual was done properly;
• There was probable cause for an arrest;
• Post arrest activities, such as requests for breath or blood tests or interrogations, were done by law enforcement within the confines of the law and the Constitutions of the United States and Georgia.

We have experience in these areas and have successfully argued these types of issues to prosecutors and judges throughout northeast Georgia to get justice for our clients. If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, call an attorney that has been recognized for excellence in the areas of criminal defense and DUI throughout the years, and that has a history of working to obtain the best results for his clients. Contact us today in Athens, Georgia for a free consultation to see how we can help defend you against your criminal charges, including DUI and all drug offenses, today. We also serve the areas of Franklin, Oglethorpe, Madison, and Clarke counties.