Criminal Justice
Knowledge is Power: Understanding the Georgia Juvenile Court System
The Georgia Juvenile Court system is specifically tasked with "protect[ing] the community, impos[ing] accountability for violations of law, provid[ing] treatment and rehabilitation, and equip[ping] juvenile offenders with the ability to [...]
Five Essential Tips for Hiring A Georgia Attorney
On top of the stress of being summoned to court, hiring an attorney can be extremely stressful. There are so many out there. How do you choose a good one? [...]
Georgia Cracks Down On Drag Racing: What You Need To Know
The pandemic caused a dramatic increase in drag racing. There are a few reasons for this. The highways were emptier. People had more time to customize and work on [...]
Legal News You May Have Missed
It has been a crazy week/month/6 years from a news perspective. There is always so much going on. Here are a few pieces you may have missed that are [...]
Be On Alert: Popular Scam Targets Georgia Residents
Recently, a friend of mine received a call from a person saying that he was from the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claimed that my friend had missed [...]
Georgia Failure to Appear Warrants: How They Happen and How To Fix Them
Whether you have received a traffic citation or have pending criminal charges in a Georgia court, failing to appear in court can have significant consequences. These consequences may include: [...]
Georgia “Crime Suppression Detail” Stops Nearly 600 Vehicles
According to Fox 5 Atlanta, Georgia police stopped nearly 600 vehicles between January 21 and January 23.Beginning in April 2021, multiple police agencies, including the Georgia State Patrol, the Motor [...]
Shakeup for Gwinnett County DUI Cases
Recently, Gwinnett County Solicitor Brian Whiteside announced that the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office will no longer hear DUI cases set for motions or trial in the Gwinnett County Recorder’s Court, [...]
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 sake of anonymity, I'm going to keep these personal details vague). The parent [...]
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 crucial if you are stopped by the police. If you are eventually charged [...]
Legal Mythbusters: “Pressing” Charges
Since I began to practice law, I’ve learned that there are many misconceptions about the practice of law, criminal defendants, and the justice system. As a criminal defense attorney, I spend a lot of [...]
Georgia Considers Restoring Ex-Offenders’ Voting Rights
The Georgia State Senate is currently considering a measure that would restore voting rights to a number of people with felonies in their pasts. The measure, if implemented, would only [...]