Criminal Justice
What Counts as a Serious Traffic Offense in Georgia?
In Georgia, serious traffic offenses involve offenses behind the wheel that result in significant danger to public safety, seriously injuring or killing someone, or driving recklessly. These offenses typically [...]
What Should I Do If I’m Pulled Over By The Police?
Being pulled over by the police can be a stressful and intimidating experience for anyone, especially if you find yourself in a situation where you are facing criminal charges. [...]
Voir Dire
The process of voir dire is an important stage of a criminal trial because it provides your attorney an opportunity to ask a potential juror questions about themselves to [...]
Special Terms of Probation for Drugs
In Georgia, probation is a legal alternative to incarceration run by the Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS). While a person is on probation, they are required to follow [...]
Rules of Courtroom Conduct and Behavior
The rules of courtroom conduct and behavior are incredibly important in ensuring that any hearings in your case go smoothly. Failing to follow the rules of courtroom conduct and [...]
Restitution
Restitution is determined toward the end of a case and has many financial consequences. It is important that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight to [...]
Recidivist Statute
The criminal laws of Georgia are harsh on people who repeat crimes and deem them“recidivists.” The recidivist statute’s goal is to punish recidivists more harshly and, ultimately, deter them [...]
Probation in Georgia
Probation is a punishment or sentence allowing people to serve their time in the community instead of being incarcerated. In Georgia, probation is run by the Georgia Department of [...]
Preliminary Hearings
There are various stages in a criminal case, varying from arrest, trial, and conviction. A preliminary hearing is an important stage at the beginning of a criminal case. Keep [...]
Plea Bargains in Georgia
There are many ways to resolve a case; one possible resolution is a plea bargain. Plea bargains are an effective method of resolving many criminal cases. It is important [...]
Nolo Contendere Plea
Criminal cases can end in many ways, whether by a verdict from a jury, a plea, or an acquittal. There are many types of pleas, including a nolo contendere [...]
Nolle Prosequi
Criminal cases can end in many ways, whether a verdict from a jury, a plea, or an acquittal. However, a criminal case may also end with the prosecution’s entry of [...]