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. Knowing your rights and understanding how to handle the encounter appropriately is crucial. This blog post will provide essential guidance on what you should do if […]
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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 behavior can have many consequences, including being held in contempt of court. Keep reading to learn more about the rules of courtroom conduct and behavior and
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 Community Supervision (DCS). This article will discuss the different types of probation in Georgia, the probation process, probation conditions, and what happens when a person violates
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 reading to learn more about preliminary hearings, what happens during a preliminary hearing, and the role of an attorney during the hearing. What is a Preliminary
You have likely heard the news that, with its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the United States Supreme Court has overturned the landmark case of Roe v. Wade. The case prevented states from regulating abortions in many circumstances and stood as binding precedent for 50 years. So what happens now? The short
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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 jury duty and would be arrested if he didn’t make a payment to the caller. This smelled fishy to my friend, so he called me. It
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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 had just received a call, allegedly from their child (who lived in Georgia), over a very poor connection. During this call, the “child” stated that
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As you begin your work week, watch out for speed traps. Beginning today (July 15, 2019), law enforcement agencies around Georgia and surrounding states will be participating in Operation Southern Shield, a speeding and traffic violation crackdown that will run until July 21, 2019. If you do end up getting a speeding ticket during Operation
This week I had the great privilege of speaking with CBS 46 about Fulton County’s Restorative Justice Expungement Program along with Solicitor Keith Gammage. I have been assisting clients in my private practice with record restriction for about 10 years, and I had the opportunity to get involved with Fulton County’s program back in November
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Bench Warrant Dismissal in Atlanta Municipal Court Yesterday I was in Fulton County getting a case dismissed. Today I was just up the street in Atlanta Municipal Court securing a dismissal on a different, though nonetheless important, type of matter: a Failure to Appear and Bench Warrant. I have written at length about Failures of
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