Georgia Criminal Procedure
Athens GA Criminal Defense Lawyer
The different outcomes of a criminal charge includes without limitation: a criminal investigation with no arrest, an arrest but dismissal of the case because of a procedural mistake made on the part of the police, an arrest followed by a plea bargain made with the government where the person pleads “guilty” in exchange for a lighter sentence, an arrest followed by a trial where the person is found “not guilty”, or an arrest followed by a trial and a guilty verdict and conviction.
A guilty verdict or a plea bargain results in a conviction and a criminal record is established. The establishment of a criminal record carries with it far-reaching consequences. A conviction can carry a wealth of hidden consequences that can come into play under a variety of circumstances. A criminal conviction can have major repercussions.
It can affect the individual on a more basic level when he attempts to seek employment. Federal law and most state agencies now requires background checks and allow disqualification based on conviction in a wide variety of employment areas including education, healthcare services, child and eldercare, financial institutions and transportation. A prior conviction will play an important role in the outcome of all future criminal charges.
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