Georgia
July 2022 Update to Bench Warrants in Georgia: What You Need to Know
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: Arrest [...]
Misunderstood Legal Terms You Should Know (Part 1)
The law is complex. That should go without saying. After all, that's why I have a job, and why it is so essential to hire an attorney who has not [...]
What You Need to Know About Prosecutorial Discretion in Post-Roe Georgia
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. [...]
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 [...]
Know Your Rights on the Fourth of July
Every holiday weekend results in crime suppression crackdowns, and this Fourth of July will probably be no exception. Record high gas prices may keep some drivers home this weekend, but [...]
Five (More) Essential Tips for Hiring a Georgia Attorney
This post picks up where last week's left off. If you missed that one, here's my first post on Five Essential Tips for Hiring a Georgia Attorney. Go back [...]
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? [...]
How to Avoid Criminal Charges After an Accident
Being involved in a car accident is a frightening experience, even if the accident is relatively minor. Adding to the stress of an accident is the fact that it [...]
Boating Under the Influence Crackdown: What You Need To Know About BUI
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 [...]
Memorial Day and DUI Checkpoints
Happy (Almost) Memorial Day Weekend!Memorial Day is a day when we honor the men and women who have died serving our country. At Kevin Fisher Legal, we extend our gratitude [...]
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: [...]