Georgia
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 [...]
DUI Court: What You Need To Know
DUI Courts "are designed to deal with the underlying issue of alcohol abuse resulting from operation of a vehicle while impaired." O.C.G.A. § 15-1-19. They are for repeat offenders. They [...]
Fisher’s Findings: Charitable Injustice by Otto L. Wheeler
A few months ago, I was approached by Otto L. Wheeler, a writer based in Austin, Texas. He asked if I would be willing to consult on a new writing [...]
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 [...]
Georgia DDS System Update
I recently received word that the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) will be updating its online portal this month and shifting over to a new system that will be [...]
Thoughts from a Georgia Lawyer: Go Vote!
In case you haven't heard, today is election day. After a contentious campaign, Americans around the country are taking to the polls. In fact, many have already voted both by [...]
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 [...]
Georgia DDS Administering Socially-Distanced Driving Test
In the midst of a pandemic, it is no longer safe to administer a driving test the old-fashioned way, with an examiner riding in the car and observing the on-road [...]
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 [...]
Georgia State Patrol Still Reeling From Cyber Attack
Three months ago, hackers launched a massive ransomware attack that crippled the Georgia Department of Public Safety. The problem remains unresolved, as GSP is still unable to access its computer [...]