The official term for passing a bad check in Georgia is deposit account fraud. If convicted of this offense, you and your family could face significant hardships. Some people commit deposit account fraud to fund their unhealthy lifestyles (drug and alcohol abuse,...
Criminal defense
Why (and how) you should invoke your right to an attorney after arrest
If you’re like most people, an encounter with the criminal justice system can make you extremely nervous and scared. When you are sitting in a police station facing interrogation, it can be difficult to remember your rights and how to invoke them. By informing...
Defending DUI charges is vital for your career
The state of Georgia treats impaired driving very seriously. Thus, the penalties can be severe. Courts may impose fines, and prison sentences may apply in extreme situations. As a result, it is important to build a sound defense. Even merely being charged with DUI...
What is a hit-and-run offense in Georgia?
The roads in Georgia can be hazardous, particularly in areas with high congestion. As a result, it is not uncommon for accidents to occur. These accidents might result in physical injury, and the party responsible may panic and react in ways that are not typical. A...
What factors aggravate a battery charge?
The Georgia Code defines battery as an offense a person commits when they make physical contact with another to provoke or harm them. In Georgia, the crime of battery is a misdemeanor, but it can become a felony under certain circumstances. The penalties of battery...
Warrants and hot pursuit in Georgia
As a resident of the United States, you should know that you have constitutional rights that no one can trample upon, not even police officers. One of your most fundamental rights, the Fourth Amendment, protects you from unreasonable searches, pursuits, seizures, or...
The criminal justice system is not infallible
It’s easy to see the criminal justice system as a monolith of police officers and courts that can do no wrong. And in a perfect world, this would be the truth. But the reality is that no system is perfect and, when the criminal justice system makes a mistake, it’s...
What is probation and what happens if it is violated?
Being placed on probation can be significant for any accused individual. For that reason, they should understand the terms of probation, the consequences if probation requirements and conditions are violated and what they can do if they are facing a probation...
Were you issued a ‘super speeder’ ticket Memorial Day weekend?
This past Memorial Day weekend many people in Georgia and from out-of-state took a road trip, some for the first time in more than a year. But for some, the holiday fun was cut short when they received traffic ticket for violating Georgia’s “super speeder law.” What...
Attacking witness credibility could be key to your case
A lot of criminal cases result in plea deals. This is understandable. After all, in many instances the evidence stacked against an accused individual may seem insurmountable. But just because the prosecution has a lot of evidence against you doesn’t mean that you...