Federal cases originate when it is alleged that a person violates federal law. While federal cases are similar to state cases in the type of crime alleged, federal cases utilize different procedures and statutes to determine a person’s criminal conduct, role, and sentence. Federal cases utilize the U.S. Sentencing Commission’s Sentencing Guidelines when considering a person’s appropriate sentence, which adds complexity to defending a federal case.

Whitney’s experience in the Southern District of Georgia will give you the confidence, guidance, and skills needed to resolve your matter effectively. As a former prosecutor with years of federal criminal defense experience, she has a proven record of success. Currently, as an Associate Magistrate Judge for Glynn County, Whitney presides over state preliminary and bond hearings, which enhances her criminal litigation skills. Within the Southern District of Georgia, she handles the following cases: