• Published On: March 29, 2021

    DUI Scam Alert:  Don’t Let Fraudsters Steal Your Money

    Recently, I received a call from a very concerned parent who lived outside of Georgia (for the [...]

  • Published On: January 6, 2021

    Georgia DDS System Update

    I recently received word that the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will be updating its online [...]

  • Published On: January 4, 2021

    Georgia Trend’s 2020 Legal Elite

    At the end of 2020, I had the great honor of being included among Georgia Trend Magazine's [...]

  • Published On: November 3, 2020

    Thoughts from a Georgia Lawyer: Go Vote!

    In case you haven't heard, today is election day. After a contentious campaign, Americans around the country [...]

  • Published On: November 2, 2020

    What Are My Rights If I’m Stopped by the Police?

    Ask a Georgia Lawyer:  What Are My Rights If I'm Stopped by the Police?Asserting your rights is [...]

  • Published On: October 30, 2020

    Friday Legal News Roundup: What Happened This Week?

    With a presidential election coming up next week, there is a lot going on both in Georgia [...]

  • Published On: August 31, 2020

    Georgia DDS Administering Socially-Distanced Driving Test

    In the midst of a pandemic, it is no longer safe to administer a driving test the [...]

  • Published On: August 28, 2020

    DUI Less Safe vs. DUI Per Se

    In Georgia, a person may be charged with DUI Per Se, DUI Less Safe, or both. Many [...]

  • Published On: February 5, 2020

    Legal Mythbusters: “Pressing” Charges

    Since I began to practice law, I’ve learned that there are many misconceptions about the practice of law, criminal [...]

  • Published On: October 4, 2019

    Georgia Considers Restoring Ex-Offenders’ Voting Rights

    The Georgia State Senate is currently considering a measure that would restore voting rights to a number [...]

  • Published On: October 2, 2019

    Georgia State Patrol Still Reeling From Cyber Attack

    Three months ago, hackers launched a massive ransomware attack that crippled the Georgia Department of Public Safety. [...]

  • Published On: September 30, 2019

    Georgia Supreme Court Admits Error in Possible Wrongful Conviction Case

    Last week, the Georgia Supreme Court denied the State’s last-ditch effort to prevent Devonia Inman from having [...]

  • Published On: August 22, 2019

    Court TV Appearance on August 20, 2019

    This Tuesday, August 20, I had the opportunity to appear on Court TV to discuss two cases: [...]

  • Published On: July 15, 2019

    Georgia Speeding Crackdown Begins Today

    As you begin your work week, watch out for speed traps. Beginning today (July 15, 2019), law [...]

  • Published On: June 27, 2019

    Warrant Application Hearings in Georgia Criminal Cases

    Most people have some idea of what a warrant is. I've written in previous blog posts about [...]

  • Published On: June 21, 2019

    Understanding Implied Consent in Georgia DUI Cases

    What is Georgia’s Implied Consent law? Georgia’s Implied Consent law can “require [a person] to submit to [...]

  • Published On: June 11, 2019

    Georgia Criminal Court Procedures

    There are many different kinds of hearings in Georgia criminal cases, including Bond Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Arraignments, [...]

  • Published On: June 7, 2019

    Fulton County Father’s Day Restorative Justice Program

    This week I had the great privilege of speaking with CBS 46 about Fulton County's Restorative Justice [...]

  • Published On: June 5, 2019

    Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

    There are several Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, or SFSTs, that officers commonly perform when they are attempting [...]

  • Published On: March 8, 2019

    Friday Legal News Roundup:  What are the legal news stories you should know from this week?

    National:Michael Cohen, President Trump's former attorney, filed suit against the Trump Organization. He alleged, according to CNN, [...]

  • Published On: March 4, 2019

    Mythbuster Monday: Eyewitness Testimony

    Since I began to practice law, I've learned that there are many misconceptions about the practice of law, criminal [...]

  • Published On: March 1, 2019

    Weekly Legal News Roundup

    Friday Legal News Roundup:  What are the legal news stories you should know from this week?National Newspaper [...]

  • Published On: February 26, 2019

    Bench Warrant Dismissal in Atlanta Municipal Court

    Bench Warrant Dismissal in Atlanta Municipal Court Atlanta Municipal Court, 150 Garnett Street SW, Atlanta, GA [...]

  • Published On: February 25, 2019

    Another Day, Another Dismissal (and Another Happy Client)

    Another Day, Another Dismissal (and Another Happy Client) Not a bad start to the week. Fulton [...]