If you're facing a DUI charge, you may have decided -- as many people do -- that this was your wake-up call to stop drinking. Maybe you first committed to "Dry January" and have decided to keep going. However, one of the biggest challenges to many Americans' sobriety...
Month: January 2020
What are the elements of theft?
We often want what we don't have, but taking what does not belong to you is considered a crime. Being accused of theft is a serious situation because the consequences that could befall a defendant can be severe and life impacting. While theft crimes can range greatly...
Georgia public officials arrested on DUI charges
As our blog has discussed on previous occasions, even a single conviction for drunk driving can wreck a person's career or, at best, put a damper on his or her job opportunities. This is especially true when a person is involved in public affairs, is a licensed...
Cannabis-related penalties are strict
Many teens and young adults may have been exposed to marijuana, and many others probably have a friend or at least know somebody who uses the drug. Especially with social attitudes toward marijuana changing, many young people may use the drug themselves on occasions....
What are my rights when stopped by the police?
Many prosecutions for drug charges begin with a traffic stop. What happens during this stressful experience can have a major impact on a person's ability to effectively defend themselves against drug charges later on. Stop the vehicle as quickly as possible after...
Overview of a Family Violence Protection Order
Domestic violence charges are taken very seriously in Georgia. Those who are facing these charges may feel like everyone is against them, but it's important to remember that everyone deserves a defense, and that everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a...
DUI laws strict in Georgia
Georgia has strict laws against drunk driving. Being stopped and ultimately convicted on DUI charges can have long-term personal, professional, and financial consequences. Motorists should understand the law and their rights so that they can protect themselves as...
Is your college student facing DUI charges?
From the time your child was quite young, you probably had dreams and ambitions for him or her. Sending your child to a Georgia college or university was one step to help your child reach his or her full potential. Of course, you are not too naïve to realize your...





