Georgia
Understanding Double Jeopardy: Your Protection Against Multiple Prosecutions
As a criminal defendant, you may have heard the term "double jeopardy" thrown around, but what does it really mean? Double jeopardy is a fundamental legal concept that protects you [...]
Joshua’s Law
If you are interested in getting your driver’s license, there are certain steps you must take before you apply. Keep reading to learn more about what steps you can take [...]
How to Get Your Georgia Driver’s License
If you are interested in getting your driver’s license, there are certain steps you must take. First, you must obtain an instructional permit, otherwise known as a learner’s permit. Then, [...]
Discovery Motions in Georgia
Discovery motions are important to ensure you have all the information from the State to prepare for trial. It is important that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney that [...]
Dead Docket
If your case has been moved to the dead docket, it is important to know what the dead docket is, what impact it has on your case, and the benefits [...]
Committal Hearing
There are various stages in a criminal case, varying from arrest, arraignment, trial, and conviction. A committal hearing occurs at the beginning of a criminal case. Keep reading to learn [...]
Calendar Call
There are many steps in a criminal case, and each step is important in coming to a resolution. Calendar calls are no exception. Calendar calls allow the judge to [...]
Breath Testing
Breath tests are one of several ways – including urine, blood, and field sobriety tests –that a police officer can check to see if a driver is driving under [...]
Arrest
Being arrested can be an overwhelming and distressing experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal system. However, staying calm during the process that follows your arrest is [...]
Bond Hearings in Georgia
Bond hearings happen at the beginning of a criminal case and determine whether a person can be released pre-trial. A criminal defense attorney plays an important role during a [...]
Blood DUI Testing
Blood tests are one of several ways – including urine, breath, and field sobriety tests–that a police officer can check to see if a driver is driving under the [...]
Administrative License Suspension Hearing
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Georgia, you may have received an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) notice. An ALS hearing is critical to [...]