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What Counts as a Serious Traffic Offense in Georgia?
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 [...]
What Should I Do If I’m Pulled Over By The Police?
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. [...]
Voir Dire: How Jury Selection Works in Georgia
The process of voir dire is an important stage of a criminal trial because it provides your attorney an opportunity to ask a potential juror questions about themselves to [...]
Special Probation Terms for Drug Cases in Georgia
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 [...]
Courtroom Rules and Etiquette in Georgia
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 [...]
Restitution in Georgia Criminal Cases
Restitution is determined toward the end of a case and has many financial consequences. It is important that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney who will fight to [...]
Preliminary Hearings in Georgia
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 [...]
Plea Bargains in Georgia
There are many ways to resolve a case; one possible resolution is a plea bargain. Plea bargains are an effective method of resolving many criminal cases. It is important [...]
Nolo Contendere Pleas in Georgia
Criminal cases can end in many ways, whether by a verdict from a jury, a plea, or an acquittal. There are many types of pleas, including a nolo contendere [...]
Nolle Prosequi in Georgia Criminal Cases
Criminal cases can end in many ways, whether a verdict from a jury, a plea, or an acquittal. However, a criminal case may also end with the prosecution’s entry of [...]
Motions to Suppress Evidence in Georgia
Many people charged with a criminal offense ask, “how do I get the evidence tossed out?” Before trial, your criminal defense attorney will likely file a “motion to suppress” [...]
Motions in Limine in Georgia Criminal Cases
There are various stages in a criminal case, ranging from arrest, arraignment, trial, and conviction. Motions in limine occur before a trial and can change the trajectory of a [...]