Deciding what documents to bring to a criminal consultation can be an overwhelming task. The most straightforward approach is to bring as much evidence as possible. Unfortunately, however, most defendants will not have access to the State’s file at the time of the first consultation. Unfortunately, this can limit defendants from bringing all that they…
Separation and divorce are emotionally difficult decisions, and can often become legally difficult, too. For this reason, we at Horne and Griffis want to do everything in our power to guide you through the murky legal process and help you find the best outcome for your future. However, we rely on you to bring the…
In Georgia, any person arrested and charged with an offense will be prosecuted in one of four (4) types of courts: The prosecution of a charge depends on the category of the offense and the jurisdiction in which the alleged offense was committed. Municipal and State Courts in Georgia Municipal (city courts) and state courts…
I’ve been arrested! What’s my next move? Being arrested can be stressful and confusing. Our job as criminal defense lawyers is to help you in knowing how and when to fight back after you’re arrested in Georgia. An arrest is the first part in a long and sometimes confusing series of events. Certified officers in…
Every person arrested and charged with an offense in the State of Georgia will follow the same basic procedure. Broadly, the criminal process begins with an arrest. The state will follow two different procedures when accusing a person depending on the crime alleged. For most offenses, an accusation will come in the form of a…
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Horne and Griffis specializes in felony and misdemeanor representation providing clients with top notch plea negotiations and defense at trial. We practice criminal law in Newnan, Georgia and the surrounding counties, in State, Superior, Juvenile, and Federal Courts. FELONIES A felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. A felony conviction…
Most attorneys will claim that DUI cases are more complicated than murder cases. DUI cases bring so many technicalities that even many lawyers cannot properly deal with them. This is why a skilled DUI attorney is crucial in obtaining a favorable result. Every DUI arrest requires a police officer to follow specific procedures before making…
We at Horne and Griffis have decades of experience representing individual and corporate clients with Bankruptcy in Georgia. We have particular expertise in applying chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies in Georgia. As debtors’ counsel, our attorneys represent clients in filing individual Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies. Our Newnan law firm also represents corporate…
In Georgia, civil courts provide a forum for deciding disputes relating to issues like accidents, negligence, and libel. Civil law courts resolve matters that involve private parties and other groups, including government institutions. Civil law matters include: Our Newnan attorneys have a vast experience with civil litigation. They practice in all state and federal courts…
Horne & Griffis takes a multi-disciplinary approach to business law representation. We specialize in comprehensive representation for contracts. However, we also provide a wide range of high quality business law services. Our attorneys help businesses of all sizes in Newnan, Carrollton, Peachtree City and surrounding areas (as well as out-of-state businesses) with complex legal issues…
Horne and Griffis are expert divorce and custody lawyers in Newnan, Georgia. They provide expertise in all areas of family law including: Divorce affects, directly or indirectly, virtually every family in the country. In the State of Georgia, there are thirteen grounds for divorce. One ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken (sometimes referred…