Criminal Defense

There is an inequality of power and material resources in the criminal justice system. The government has a large staff of lawyers, police and agents, sophisticated crime labs and experts, and a huge budget provided by the taxpayers. This gives them a tremendous advantage because the legal system is based on the premise that "the whole truth" is that presented at the trial. If a defendant cannot challenge the government's case, or submit his or her own witnesses, then the jury by default will probably accept as true whatever evidence the prosecutor produces. In order to meet this challenge, the attorneys at Cook & Connelly seek to meet the prosecutor fact for fact. Our strength lies in preparation, investigation, motion practice, and trial presentation. By focusing on the defense of criminal cases, we can assure you of the highest quality representation. Over the years, we have successfully represented clients in all types of state and federal criminal cases, from minor infractions and misdemeanors to the most serious felonies, including:

• Capital Offenses and Death Penalty Cases
• Murder, Homicide, Battery, Assault, and other Violent Crimes
• Drug and Narcotic Offenses
• Weapons Charges
• Theft and Grand Larceny
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Securities Fraud
• Embezzlement
• Mail Fraud
• Bank Fraud
• Insider Trading
• Sex Offenses
• Conspiracy
• Bond Hearings
• Emergency Appearances
• Probation Revocation and Parole
• Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Cook & Connelly

P.O. Box 370
128 S. Commerce Street
Summerville, GA 30747-3421
Phone: (706) 857-3421
Fax: (706) 857-1520
E-mail: lbsc@alltel.net