Charged with a crime in Milledgeville?
Talk with a defense lawyer before you talk to investigators. Consultations are free and confidential.
If you have been arrested in Milledgeville or anywhere in Baldwin County, the first few weeks of the case often decide how it ends. Sessions & Fleischman defends misdemeanor and felony charges from our Milledgeville office at 300 E. Montgomery Street, a few blocks from the Baldwin County courthouse.
You will work directly with an attorney, not a case manager. Ben Sessions has tried more than 60 jury trials and is a Board Certified DUI Defense Specialist, one of only four in Georgia. Andrew Fleischman leads the firm’s appellate work, so trial decisions are made with a possible appeal in mind.
Where Baldwin County Criminal Cases Are Heard
- Baldwin County Superior Court hears felonies — drug possession with intent and trafficking, aggravated assault, burglary, felony theft, and other serious charges. Felonies are typically indicted by a grand jury.
- Baldwin County State Court hears misdemeanors, including most DUI charges, simple battery, shoplifting, and traffic offenses.
- Milledgeville Municipal Court handles many traffic citations and city ordinance violations written inside city limits.
- Magistrate Court handles first appearances, many bond questions, and warrant applications.
Charges Involving College Students
Milledgeville is a college town, and many of the cases we see involve students: underage possession of alcohol, fake ID charges, DUI, small amounts of marijuana, and disorderly conduct. These charges can carry consequences beyond the courtroom — school discipline, scholarship eligibility, and future background checks. Often the best outcome is a resolution that leaves no conviction on the student’s record, and the options for that depend on acting before the first court date.
What Happens After an Arrest
First appearance and bond
Most people arrested in Baldwin County see a judge within 48 to 72 hours. Some charges can only be bonded by a Superior Court judge. Our guide to bond in a Georgia criminal case explains the process — and a bond motion is often the first thing we file.
Arraignment and motions
At arraignment you enter a plea. Georgia’s deadlines for pretrial motions run from arraignment, and missing them can waive challenges to an unlawful stop, search, or statement.
Negotiation or trial
Many cases resolve through reduced charges, first offender treatment, conditional discharge, or pretrial diversion. When the State will not make a fair offer, we are prepared to try the case to a Baldwin County jury.
Charges We Defend in Milledgeville and Baldwin County
- DUI and serious traffic offenses
- Drug possession, possession with intent, and trafficking
- Family violence battery and assault
- Underage alcohol and fake ID charges
- Aggravated assault and weapons charges
- Theft, shoplifting, burglary, and fraud
- Sex offenses
- Probation violations
- Appeals and post-conviction relief
Protecting Your Record
Depending on the charge and your history, options can include Georgia’s First Offender Act, conditional discharge for certain drug charges, pretrial diversion, and record restriction after a dismissal. Each has eligibility rules and timing requirements, so they need to be raised early.
Nearby Areas We Serve
From Milledgeville we also handle cases in Putnam, Hancock, Washington, Wilkinson, and Jones Counties. Our Macon office covers Bibb County (see Macon criminal defense) and Houston County (see Warner Robins criminal defense). If you were hurt rather than charged, see our Milledgeville personal injury page.
Talk to a Milledgeville Criminal Defense Lawyer
Do not talk to investigators or try to explain your side before you have legal advice. Call Sessions & Fleischman at (478) 254-2665 for a free, confidential consultation, or visit our Milledgeville office page for directions.
