The Bonds Law Firm has successfully represented clients in virtually all types of criminal matters, at all stages. Initially, Mr. Bonds will personally conduct a formal interview with the firm's potential client, at no charge to that potential client. At that time, we will assess the merits and flaws of each potential case, and based on that assessment, we will advise the potential client of the best and most effective course of action for him or her to take, keeping in mind that our common goal is to win.
In complex cases, and in matters where the potential client simply wants a "second opinion," our firm will conduct a complete preliminary investigation into the matter, and prepare a written, formal legal opinion. Such legal opinion will detail the nature of the charges which have been brought (or which are forthcoming) against a potential client, the penalties thereto, and we will analyze any legal and/or factual issues and defenses the potential client may have. Many times a formal legal opinion will allow the potential client, who is not fully versed in criminal trial and appellate practice, to gain an understanding of matters of law with which he or she will be involved, without having to absorb all nuances of law during an initial interview.
Our firm also provides consulting services to other attorneys in their preparation of criminal cases. We assist in obtaining discovery, drafting pretrial motions, drafting legal briefs, determining trial strategy, advancing sentencing issues, drafting appellate briefs and preparing and pursuing post-conviction remedies. One of our firm's most sought-after services by other attorneys is our assistance in their evaluation of presentence investigation reports in federal courts, and navigating the United States Sentencing Guidelines. Although the United States Sentencing Guidelines no longer invoke mandatory application, they remain advisory and every sentencing judge must consult them prior to imposing sentence. Our vast experience in this area allows us to innovatively and creatively find every possible angle which will provide a defendant with the lowest sentencing guideline range, and present any mitigating factors which will convince a sentencing judge to depart below that range.
Again, we welcome the opportunity to win your case.
The following list is only an example of the type criminal matters which we have handled:
Aiding and Abetting
Armed Robbery (including Bank Robbery)
Aggravated Assault
Aggravated Identity Theft
Bank Fraud
Child Pornography
Conspiracy (drug and non-drug related)
Counterfeiting
Driving Under the Influence (alcohol, prescription medicine and narcotics) - DUI, DWI, BUI
Embezzlement
Environmental Crimes
False Claims
False Statements
Firearms Offenses (trafficking, possession, assault weapons and non-dealer transfers)
Forfeitures
Health Care Fraud
International Fraud
Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property/Money
Mail Fraud
Misprision of Felony
Money Laundering
Mortgage Fraud
Murder
Narcotics Offenses (manufacturing, trafficking, distribution and possession)
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO)
Serious Injury by Vehicle
Sexual Offenses
Tax Offenses
Wire Fraud
Vehicular Homicide
The Bonds Law Firm is a full-service criminal defense law firm, located in Savannah, Georgia, which devotes its practice exclusively to the representation of individuals and corporations who are accused of any violation of federal or state law. While our firm represents clients in virtually all criminal matters, the majority of our practice involves the representation of clients who are under investigation for, or who have been charged with, committing federal crimes. We also represent clients in felony cases in state courts nationwide, and in certain traffic-related offenses, such as DUI and vehicular homicide, within the State of Georgia. Our location in Savannah's historic City Market District, near the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, provides easy access to our firm and its attorneys to our clients throughout the State of Georgia and nationwide. We have represented clients in cases as far away as Colorado, North Dakota and Florida. We have represented clients from as far away as San Diego, California; Brooklyn, New York; and Kingston, Jamaica.
