Criminal Defense

Unreliable bitemark identification has led to the exoneration of more than two dozen people arrested in the U.S. Yet, surprisingly, prosecutors in Georgia still use it in court as evidence. Experts have largely discredited bite marks because of a number of issues. How...

In Georgia, someone can just say they are sorry because they didn't know what they were doing while committing a crime, and the judge might let them walk scot-free. Of course, they will have to convince the court without reasonable doubt that they were indeed "insane"...

The death penalty, also known as capital punishment, is a constitutionally legal form of punishment in Georgia that was reinstated in 1973. This form of punishment is hotly contested in the country due to its discriminatory and often arbitrary nature. How the death...

A drunk driving conviction could cause numerous problems outside the most obvious legal ones. Georgia drivers may agree they made mistakes and accept the consequences of driving under the influence. Unfortunately, they may discover that the conviction could hamper the...

Getting arrested for DUI can be a very stressful situation. Very often, individuals arrested for DUI have had no previous contact with the judicial system. But, even before getting to court, there are certain steps to take right away. Here are few steps to take after...

There several different charges a person could face in Georgia when they kill someone. The method of killing and the circumstances will determine the type of case filed against that person. One common homicidal charge is voluntary manslaughter. Voluntary manslaughter...

Getting arrested for drunk driving is a serious offense with significant consequences. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you may be wondering if there is any way to challenge the breath test that was used to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). If...

Burglary is defined as illegally entering a structure with the intention of committing a crime. While some people think of burglary and theft as the same, theft involves the unlawful taking of property. However, the case must meet several elements in Atlanta, Georgia,...

Police officers are human too; they make mistakes just like everyone else in Georgia. If you have been arrested for DUI, it is important to understand some of the mistakes that the police can make because it could lead to your case getting dismissed. Stopping you...