Criminal Law

Augusta, Georgia, Criminal Defense Attorney Fighting for Your Rights

Simply put: People make mistakes, and they can be wrongly accused of crimes. At the Augusta, Georgia, Law Office of Shawn P. Hammond, we understand this. When you are in trouble with the law, call us for a strong criminal defense.

Traffic Violations

Many people are pulled over while driving along I-20, near Augusta. The tickets they receive can have a big impact on their lives. Beyond costly fines, those tickets can affect their ability to drive to work, their driver's license and even their freedom. We fight traffic violations so that our clients can avoid those negative consequences. Among the violations we defend against are:

• speeding tickets
• driving on suspended license
• reckless driving
• driving without a license
• driving without insurance
• juvenile traffic violations

Drunk Driving

Georgia DUI laws are tough. If you are convicted of drunk driving, you could be forced to pay fines, do community service, be forced out of the military or even be sent to jail. Don't let this happen. Call our law firm as soon as possible to begin fighting the charges with a strong criminal defense.

Drug Crimes

We represent people who have been arrested for drug crimes like possession or distribution of illegal substances. When we take your case, we work hard to make sure the police acted legally. We challenge police procedures, like searches and seizures, to fully protect your rights. We fight drug charges involving substances like:

• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Methamphetamine
• Illegal prescription pills

We're used to fighting for things we believe in. Our lawyer, Shawn Hammond, recently returned from military duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. At the Law Office of Shawn P. Hammond, we believe in our clients. Call us at 706-860-2222 for a free initial phone consultation about your criminal defense.