Mo Wiltshire is the “…best defense trial lawyer in Athens and really anywhere around this State…I would recommend him over any attorney for Criminal / DUI defense, especially in Athens.”
Mo Wiltshire: an Athens, Georgia Defense Attorney
Clients
describe him as "a Rock Star in the courtroom", "a legend in the area" and "the best lawyer on two legs".
They say Mo is the "top dawg at defending rowdy dawgs" an "extraordinary legal warrior" with "phenomenal knowledge and expertise" a lawyer who is clearly "worth every penny".
They describe Mo as "very personable", "supportive, empathetic and a tremendous advocate", client's recognize his "determination to get results".
Judges
call Mo Wiltshire "one of the best trial lawyers in the State" who has an "incredible ability to cross examine a witness" he is "a truly exceptional lawyer" and "one of the finest courtroom advocates" and the "best of the best" an attorney who
"makes persuasive and honest arguments".
Other Lawyers have said Mo has a " lighting-fast mind" and "knows everybody in Athens". Mo is "definitely the go to lawyer in Athens". Mo is an "honest and professional", "common sense lawyer with an amazing ability to connect with people" who "is never afraid to fight for his client".
Reviews
If you have been arrested and are facing charges that may have a drastic and negative effect on the future course of your life, then you owe it to yourself to seek the best help possible. Here at Wiltshire Defense, we have earned the right to number ourselves among the very best and offer premier representation for your case, but don’t just take our word for it.
“Morris Wiltshire is an outstanding trial lawyer. I have watched him in court on numerous occasions … I watched him win a murder trial several years ago that no one else thought was winnable. He is definitely the “go to” lawyer in Athens for serious criminal cases.”
Pate Page, CNN
“We went to jury and Mr. Wiltshire was a Rock Star in the courtroom. I could not have been more fortunate to find someone as qualified as this guy and will recommend him to everyone.”
Jakob Ledbetter, a DUI client
“…we had so much anxiety over this situation. We appreciate all that you and your firm did on our behalf, especially the many calls that you had to field from us as panicked parents.”
Parent of UGA Student
“Mo has a well-deserved, excellent reputation with the judges and lawyers in his circuit and beyond. He is a lawyer you can trust to work hard for the best results in your case. ”
Patrick Ferris, Former Athens Prosecutor
Mo Wiltshire is nationally recognized for excellence in criminal defense. Mo is one of the very few lawyers in Georgia to have earned the rating “Superb” scoring a perfect “10″ by AVVO.com, the world’s largest online legal directory and attorney rating and review organization, in both Criminal Defense and DUI Defense. In the State of Georgia less than 5% of lawyers have earned these top ratings in both Criminal Defense and DUI Defense. Mo Wiltshire is also rated as possessing “Very High Ethical Standards” and holds a rating of AV Preeminent
from Martindale-Hubbell. This rating is the highest possible peer review rating.
Mo is ranked as a Top 10 Defense Attorney in the State of Georgia by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Mo Wiltshire holds a membership in The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, limited to only the Top One Percent
of practicing attorneys in the United States. Mo was also selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the area of Criminal Defense by the National Trial Lawyers group. Mo has also been recognized as one of the top DUI Defense Attorneys in the state by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. Mo Wiltshire has earned a “10 Best Award” for being one of the 10 Best Defense Attorneys in Georgia for Client Service according to the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
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Lately there seems to be an increased focus on law and order with reliance upon passing and enforcing more laws to increase "safety". The government has always pursued criminal cases aggressively and often times with little regard for liberty and our constitutional rights as Americans. Armed with financial resources all of us regular people cannot hope to match along with sweeping investigative powers, both state and federal prosecutors have an unfair advantage over citizens accused of a crime. If you are facing investigation or dealing with an arrest you must have the very best lawyer you can find. Please don’t delay. Putting off the vital step of choosing your lawyer can have very negative consequences. Get help now instead of regretting procrastination later.
Wiltshire Defense partner, Mo Wiltshire, served as an Assistant District Attorney and as the Solicitor General for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. He has the experience of being the person ultimately responsible for deciding which cases to prosecute and which cases not to prosecute.
Having been on the other side of the fence, Mo Wiltshire is in a unique position to know how law enforcement works, how a prosecutor analyzes a case, the defenses available, and the means by which a criminal case can be won. If you are looking for an attorney with experience, choose the right kind of experience with Wiltshire Defense.
We are familiar with the governments’ techniques and strategies, and at Wiltshire Defense we can counter them effectively. There is simply no substitute for our skill and experience when your future is at stake. Rest assured, the Government is not going to recognize that you are a good person and somehow cut you a break, even if you deserve one...the Government must be opposed by competent counsel to maximize your chance at the break you deserve.
If you must faces criminal charges, you need a dedicated, skilled and experienced attorney that has an outstanding record of achieving results in the courtroom. Mo Wiltshire stands ready to fight for you and to help you deal with the emotionally trying challenges of defending yourself and protecting your reputation, your career and your family.
Clients, prosecutors and other lawyers agree, Mo Wiltshire is a premier defense attorney with a long track record of outstanding results both at trial and in negotiating dismissals and reductions.
Mo Wiltshire is rated “Superb”and “10.0”in the area of Criminal Defense (drug charges) and by Avvo.com, the highest ratings possible from the world’s largest lawyer rating service and online directory. He is noted for “Very High Ethical Standards”by Martindale-Hubbell, the oldest peer review attorney rating service in the United States. Mo Wiltshire was also recently selected for a Client’s Choice Award by Avvo.com, as a result of positive feedback from very grateful clients.
Once you have a chance to meet with Mo you will understand that he is the right lawyer for you. We are helping good people in big trouble all over North Georgia Click here
to review Mo Wiltshire’s Avvo.com profile. Read our testimonials page to see what others say about this firm
Sex Crimes in Georgia
These charges can wreck lives and ruin careers. We can help you protect your liberty, livelihood and reputation. If you have been accused of a sex crime such as some form of child molestation you need to secure effective representation immediately.
Every day that you delay hiring a great attorney is another day your reputation suffers harm without your response. Show the community you are serious about your innocence by retaining serious legal help to fight for you. If you have been falsely accused of a sex crime, you need a lawyer you can believe in and who will believe in you.
In the State of Georgia sex crimes include charges varying all the way from rape to sexual battery, from aggravated child molestation to the sexual exploitation of minors. The sentences handed down and punishment meted out can cover a broad spectrum, but it is a simple fact that most of these crimes carry very serious and lengthy sentences of incarceration in prison. Most of Georgia’s felony sex crimes will all involve long mandatory minimum sentences.
Most all cases involving sex crimes rise or fall based upon an attorney’s ability to conduct a thorough and effective pretrial investigation, effective preparation for trial and skill and ability at trial.
While Wiltshire Defense's principal offices are located in Athens, GA, and Watkinsville, GA Mo Wiltshire has traveled and frequently travels to court all over North Georgia and throughout the State of Georgia to represent clients from all walks of life who find themselves accused of sex crime violations. With few exceptions, if your case is pending in any county courthouse in North Georgia from Milledgeville to Clayton, Mo Wiltshire has been there, representing Georgia citizens and helping good people with big problems.
Violent Crimes in Georgia
Violent crimes, from assault to manslaughter to murder, carry some of the most significant penalties in the entirety of Georgia’s criminal justice system. If you have been accused of a violent crime, you are likely to be facing a very substantial prison sentence, the loss of your job, and a damaging permanent felony criminal record. If you have been accused of assaulting someone with a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury, you could well be facing grave felony criminal penalties. At Wiltshire Defense we will explore all the options for helping you avoid these severe consequences.
Claims of Self-Defense require a lawyer with specific knowledge and experience. Mo Wiltshire is one of the best qualified and most well regarded self defense lawyers anywhere. Read more here
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Drug Crimes in Georgia
A drug related charge is a very serious matter. In the State of Georgia, any conviction for VGCSA (Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act) including unlawful possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth or methamphetamine, ecstasy, fraudulent prescriptions, prescription drugs or any other controlled or contraband substance can have a very destructive effect upon your life. Depending on the exact nature of the charges, you can face the civil forfeiture of your car, your money, your house, or other property in addition to criminal penalties. If you are a University of Georgia Student or employee you can face serious threats to your academic career including academic probation, suspension or dismissal.
Call the most skilled, knowledgeable, result oriented, and dedicated Drug Crime Defense lawyers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia at Wiltshire Defense. Experienced, aggressive, drug charge defense in Athens, GA.
For top tier, highly rated Criminal Defense inAthens and North Georgia – Call Us
(706) 543-0002
Marijuana Charges in Georgia
Does it matter that most people believe that Marijuana should not be criminalized?
No is does not. Not to Georgia law enforcement and not to you as you head to court facing drug charges.
What really matters is that you hired the right lawyer.
Justice Doesn't Have to Be Blind
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A drug related charge is a very serious matter. In the State of Georgia, any conviction for V.G.C.S.A. (Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act) including unlawful possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth or methamphetamines, ecstasy, fraudulent prescriptions, prescription drugs or any other controlled or contraband substance can have a very destructive effect upon your life. Depending on the exact nature of the charges, you can face the civil forfeiture of your car, your money, your house, or other property in addition to criminal penalties. If you are a University of Georgia student or employee, you can face serious threats to your academic career including academic probation, suspension or dismissal.
- Drug charges can carry harsh prison sentences, lengthy probation and oppressive fines in criminal court.
Any conviction for drugs or contraband can carry a driver’s license suspension by the State.
- In fact, they can affect employment opportunities, as well as your ability to receive student loans, apply for certain licenses, and obtain security clearances.
- To protect yourself or your family member facing drug charges, you need serious help and you need it quickly.
You cannot afford to wait and hope things somehow get better when your future is literally at stake.
You need to hire the very best attorney available to you. These cases demand a seasoned attorney who knows the system and has the skills and knowledge to provide truly superior representation.
Morris “Mo” Wiltshire is the attorney that can help you in your situation.
Mo Wiltshire provides the tough, smart, and highly effective criminal defense representation you need in Drug and DUI cases. As a former Assistant District Attorney and as the former Athens-Clarke County Solicitor-General, Mo Wiltshire is uniquely experienced in criminal law and offers an unmatched combination of ability, skill and experience in serious criminal charges, especially VGCSA and Drug charges, DUI and traffic offenses (DUI, DUI alcohol, DUI Drugs, Vehicular Homicide, Eluding the police, etc.) and serious felony charges.
He can provide you with a level of seasoned expertise, insider knowledge, and ability that is simply not available elsewhere. While serving as a prosecutor, Mo Wiltshire spent years working closely with police agencies and as Solicitor General managing and supervising every case brought in State Court in Athens. He has acquired the firsthand knowledge of police procedure that can only be gleaned as a prosecutor.
Mo Wiltshire knows the common mistakes that police and other law enforcement personnel make in investigating facts, arresting suspects, in collecting, cataloging and preserving evidence, and in putting together their cases. A highly skilled, winning lawyer with a long record of achieving not guilty verdicts at jury trials and successful negotiations with prosecutors is what you need to help you meet the challenges of an arrest on drug charges.
If you have been charged with a drug offense, you are facing serious charges and should hire a skilled attorney as soon as possible. Mo Wiltshire offers a free initial consultation to discuss your charges, answer your questions and inform you of your rights and your legal options.
This no cost and no obligation meeting will empower you to make the best decisions possible about your case and your future.
Call on Mo Wiltshire the experienced former prosecutor to be your drug crime defense attorney in Athens, Georgia at Wiltshire Defense!
Mo Wiltshire has the right experience. Mo is a former prosecutor who has insider knowledge of how the government makes drug cases.
Mo is rated a Top Lawyer by the Nation Trial Lawyers Top 100, the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys ranks him one of the Top 10 defense lawyers in Georgia. Mo is rated “Superb” and a perfect “10” as a defense attorney by the world’s largest online legal rating service, Avvo.com.
Mo Wiltshire is highly thought of by his many happy clients who have helped him win Avvo's Client Choice award for many years running including this year!
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Criminal Defense in Athens, Ga.
- Drug charges can carry harsh prison sentences, lengthy probation and oppressive fines in criminal court.
- Any conviction for drugs or contraband carries a driver’s license suspension by the State.
- In fact, they can affect employment opportunities, as well as your ability to receive student loans, apply for certain licenses, and obtain security clearances. To protect yourself or your family member facing drug charges, you need serious help and you need it quickly.
- You cannot afford to wait and hope things somehow get better. Your future is literally at stake.
- You need to hire the very best lawyer available to you. These cases demand a seasoned attorney who knows the system and has the skills and knowledge to provide truly superior representation.
- Morris “Mo” Wiltshire is the lawyer that can help you in your situation.
Students, You Have a Lot at Risk
For everyone from every walk of life but especially for students, a drug related charge
is a very serious matter. Even something that may seem minor like a Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Charge can cause big problems in your academic and non-academic life. Loss of scholarship and internship opportunities, among other hazards, are risks that need to be avoided.
In the State of Georgia, any conviction for VGCSA (Violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act) including unlawful possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth or methamphetamines, ecstasy, fraudulent prescriptions, prescription drugs or any other controlled or contraband substance can have a very destructive effect upon your life. Depending on the exact nature of the charges, you can face the civil forfeiture of your car, your money, your house, or other property in addition to criminal penalties. If you are a University of Georgia Student or employee you can face serious threats to your academic career including academic probation, suspension or dismissal.
Call the most skilled, knowledgeable, result oriented, and dedicated Drug Crime Defense lawyers in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia at Wiltshire Defense. When results matter then your lawyer matters for your drug charge defense in Athens, Ga.
Drug possession charges are susceptible to a number of possible defenses.
Important questions to be answered include:
- Did the police officers have probable cause to search you?
- Was the search and seizure of the pills, marijuana, or drugs legal?
- Are there Equal Access issues in your case…were the drugs on your person or somewhere else?
- Did the officers follow proper arrest procedures?
- Was the evidence collected, tested, and preserved properly without contamination?
- Were your rights violated in significant ways?
Call on Mo Wiltshire, the experienced former prosecutor, to be your drug crime defense attorney in Athens, Georgia at Wiltshire Defense!
Mo Wiltshire has the right experience. Mo is a former prosecutor who has insider knowledge of how the government makes drug cases from simple possession to possession with intent to distribute to manufacturing and trafficking charges.
Drug Arrest & Drug Crime Resources:
What can an outstanding drug charge defense attorney do?
What can Mo Wiltshire do for you? More than you may think. Despite how it may seem when you are being subjected to unreasonable search and seizure, you have rights in this country. Oftentimes law enforcement, in their zeal to arrest wrongdoers, will overstep their bounds and violate a citizen’s constitutional rights.
Drug possession charges are susceptible to a number of possible defenses.
Important questions to be answered include:
- Did the police officers have probable cause to search you?
- Was the search and seizure of the pills, marijuana, or drugs legal?
- Are there Equal Access issues in your case…were the drugs on your person or somewhere else?
- Did the officers follow proper arrest procedures?
- Was the evidence collected, tested, and preserved properly without contamination?
- Were your rights violated in significant ways?
Mo Wiltshire provides the tough, smart, and highly effective criminal defense representation you need in Drug and DUI cases. As a former Assistant District Attorney and as the former Athens-Clarke County Solicitor-General, Mo Wiltshire is uniquely experienced in criminal law and offers an unmatched combination of ability, skill and experience in serious criminal charges, especially VGCSA and Drug charges, DUI and traffic offenses (DUI, DUI alcohol, DUI Drugs, Vehicular Homicide, Eluding the police, etc.) and serious felony charges.
Police Reports: What If the Report Gets Things Wrong?
Many times important details in police reports are simply wrong. They can be misconstrued to the point where they are inaccurate and even unfair. It is crucial to understand that police incident reports are not evidence. Police reports are written with the principal goal of making you seem guilty of a crime. They are not and are not designed to be an impartial analysis of the scene. They are often not a fair depiction of key events and are never a fair and thorough assessment of all the stories told by all the witnesses.
They are typically prepared, by a police officer, after the officer has decided to arrest you for a crime. Police can only arrest you when they have probable cause to believe you have committed a crime. It certainly stands to reason and ought to be expected that a police incident report written after the arrest will be written with the aim of justifying the arrest.
Whenever there is an arrest made, the entire purpose of the police reports is to reinforce, document, and identify the evidence the officer deems sufficient to merit your arrest and further to support that decision to arrest you. It is exceedingly rare for a post-arrest police incident report to be written by an arresting officer with anything other than your guilt in mind.
It is not a fair process, but it is certainly understandable. It makes definite sense from the perspective of the arresting officer. If the officer has decided to arrest you, it is because he has formed the opinion that you are guilty of some criminal offense. If he thinks you are guilty his report will justify that. If the report is written in an effort to justify and support his opinion that you are in fact guilty, we should expect to see a biased account of the incident.
It does not matter and you should not worry about it in any great amount. Police reports are important because they reveal what the officer claims not because they are evidence and certainly not because they are right. Please remember the police report is NOT evidence.
B2B: How to Write a Good Police Report?
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