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0 Getting Off the Georgia Sex Offender Registry

Few crimes have the stigma associated with them that sex-related offenses do. The public automatically assumes anyone connected with these offenses is predators and strongly endorses stringent and harsh restrictions on their freedom of movement and the right to participate in certain activities. The punishment of prison, fines, and/or probation is compounded by the fact […]

0 Fighting Allegations of Domestic Violence

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No family is perfect, and there are bound to be arguments along the way, but an argument, even if shouting is involved, is a very different matter than domestic violence. Domestic violence is a serious claim, and invariably will cause fractures in a family, as this is an issue that tends to push people to […]

0 How Do Georgia Courts Determine the Bail Amount?

There are many people in the state of Georgia who have been charged with a crime. It is actually something that happens every day, as there are a variety of illegal activities that people choose to engage in. If and when they are caught, their guilt or innocence is something that will need to be […]

0 The Importance of Evidence in a Georgia Criminal Trial

Thousands of people face trial in the United States every year for crimes they may or may not have committed. The country’s justice system is one that many consider fair because it does not convict anyone of a crime until they are proven guilty in the court of law. In order to judge the person […]

0 5 Things People Should Know About Plea Bargains

In the state of Georgia, when people are charged with a crime there is often a trial that follows, which will prove if the person is innocent or guilty. While this is the common order of events, a trial isn’t always the route that people take when they could possibly be convicted of a crime. […]

0 What is Implied Consent in Georgia?

A question we receive a lot after someone has been arrested for a DUI is: The officer read some notice to me and I was given a form that says my drivers license was suspended, what does this mean and what can I do? Now, a full discussion of Implied Consent would take thousands of […]

0 What Do I Do When I Have A Warrant for my Arrest in Georgia?

Warrant for my arrest? Learning that you have an active warrant can be a terrifying experience. You may wonder why and wonder what impact this has on your life. If you have a warrant for your arrest it is better to act sooner, not later. Resolving the warrant as soon as possible can go a […]

0 Just Give Me A Lawyer Dog- Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you are being questioned for a crime or are being arrested you need to have a lawyer!! I cannot stress this enough! Always have a lawyer present. Because this is so important, you have a constitutional right to have an attorney present any time you are being questioned! But, you must invoke this right. […]

0 Georgia Criminal Lawyer- Recent Georgia Supreme Court Decision Gives Prosecutors More Power in Plea Bargaining

A February 22, 2016 ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court will allow prosecutors to have more control over the plea bargaining stage. The Supreme Court of Georgia on Monday ruled that a judge cannot impose a sentence on a defendant lighter than a prosecutor has recommended without the prosecutor’s consent—a victory for prosecutors that reverses a […]

0 Georgia Criminal Lawyer- Should I Just Plead Guilty?

A common question I hear in regards to needing a Criminal and DUI attorney is: ” I was driving under the influence, should I just plead guilty to a DUI and accept my punishment?” The answer is the same every time—“No!” And there are three reasons why. Pleading Guilty May Get You More Punishment When […]

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