An Atlanta Criminal Defense And Personal Injury Firm
The vast majority of criminal cases in Georgia and around the country are resolved at the negotiating table long before a trial is scheduled. Prosecutors make plea offers even when the evidence they have is overwhelming to speed up the process and reduce their...
When a police officer suspects an individual of drinking and driving, he or she will often make the driver perform a sobriety test in Georgia. If the person fails, generally, he or she will get arrested. However, the suspect may be able to dispute the validity of the...
During the times of COVID-19, many couples have spent more time together. However, that is not always a good thing. It also can mean more time to annoy each other and get on each other’s nerves along with the potential for disagreements that escalate into heated...
A plea bargain is a deal made between a defendant and a prosecutor in which the defendant pleads guilty of their lesser charges or only one of several charges in order to have a reduced sentence. A plea bargain may help you get a less intense punishment, but it also...
A traffic stop has the potential to drastically threaten your rights, future, and freedom if police begin searching your vehicle on a whim. Thanks to the fourth amendment, the police do not have the right to enter any vehicle or home to search at their discretion. It...
Georgia law prohibits anyone from operating a motor vehicle if their blood alcohol level exceeds .08%. Furthermore, it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated by substances such as marijuana, cocaine or prescription medication. You may face additional...
If a lower court in Georgia has convicted you of a crime, you are still not out of options for proving your innocence or lowering the degree of the alleged crime; you can begin appealing to a higher court. The number of appeals that you can file depends on the number...
In states like Georgia, if U.S citizens are feeling threatened and there is a clear and present danger to their lives, they are allowed to practice self-defense in order to escape the situation. However, there are cases in which that self-defense leads to the other...
Smartphones contain much, if not most, of the intimate details of our lives, and that makes them an attractive target for law enforcement if they suspect you of committing a crime. But what information do they have a legal right to view, and how can they get it? While...
