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What Counts as a Serious Traffic Offense in Georgia?

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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 have severe consequences and high penalties. If you are charged with a serious traffic offense, you need an experienced attorney to advocate on your behalf. Keep […]

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Special Terms of Probation for Drugs

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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 specific conditions and restrictions. Failing to follow even one probation term can result in your probation being revoked, so it is crucial that you are aware

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First Offender and Drug Cases in Georgia

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Many people seeking help from a criminal defense attorney have never been charged with a crime before. Under Georgia criminal law, people who fall into this category are called “first-offenders.” Understandably, people want to know if they can receive lighter punishments if they qualify as “first-offenders.” Keep reading to learn about first-offender treatment in Georgia

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Athens-Clarke County Decriminalizes Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana

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Last week, Athens-Clarke County became the latest Georgia jurisdiction to decriminalize possession of less than one (1) ounce of marijuana. Keep reading to learn more about what this means for Athens-Clarke County residents. So is weed legal in Athens now? The short answer is no, weed is not legal in Athens. There’s a difference between

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Boating Under the Influence Crackdown: What You Need To Know About BUI

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According to 11 Alive, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources made 31 arrests for Boating Under the Influence over Memorial Day weekend. That’s more than double the number from last year. One of those arrests resulted from a crash that killed five people on the Wilmington River. Many people do not realize that Boating Under

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Georgia’s Marijuana Laws:  “Decriminalization” and what it means

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The law can be confusing, especially since there are so many overlapping laws. This is especially true when these overlapping laws conflict with each other. For example, when you are located in, for example, the City of Newnan, you are subject to the laws of Newnan, the laws of the State of Georgia, and the

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