Misdemeanor Punishments in Georgia: Don’t Plead Guilty Before Reading!

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A misdemeanor, although less severe than a felony, carries different penalties and has impacts that last long after conviction. So, it is important you have an experienced criminal defense attorney to fight on your behalf. What is a misdemeanor punishment in Georgia? Under O.C.G.A. § 17-10-3, a misdemeanor can be punished by any of the …

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Understanding the Georgia Legal System: Pretrial Conferences

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There are various stages in a criminal case, varying from arrest, arraignment, trial, and conviction. A pretrial conference occurs before the start of a trial.  Keep reading to learn more about pretrial conferences, what happens during the conference, and the role of an attorney during the conference. What is a pretrial conference? A pretrial conference …

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Everything You Need To Know About SB 105: Early Termination of Probation

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On May 3, 2021, Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 105, also known as the probation reform bill, into law. If you are currently on probation, you may qualify for early termination of probation. Keep reading to learn about SB 105, if you qualify, and how I can help you! What is SB 105? In short, …

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Lafler Frye

Lafler-Frye Hearings in Georgia

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Lafler-Frye hearings stem from the Supreme Court’s rulings in Lafler vs. Cooper and Missouri v. Frye. Lafler-Frye hearings allow the prosecutor to put their plea recommendation on the official court record. Keep reading to learn more about Lafler-Frye hearings and the cases that led to their creation. WHAT IS A LAFLER-FRYE HEARING? Lafler-Frye hearings were …

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Scam Alert

How To Protect Yourself From Legal Representation Scams

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A scam is a dishonest or fraudulent scheme. Scams can take many forms, including legal representation scams. Keep reading to learn more about legal representation scams and how to avoid them. What is a legal representation scam? A legal representation scam typically shows up as someone offering legal services they are not qualified to offer. …

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Athens-Clarke County Decriminalizes Possession of Less Than One Ounce of Marijuana

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Last week, Athens-Clarke County became the latest Georgia jurisdiction to decriminalize possession of less than one (1) ounce of marijuana. Keep reading to learn more about what this means for Athens-Clarke County residents. So is weed legal in Athens now? The short answer is no, weed is not legal in Athens. There’s a difference between …

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Pleas In Georgia Courts

Everything You Need To Know About Pleas in Georgia Criminal Court

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There are a few kinds of pleas in Georgia criminal cases. These include Not Guilty pleas, Guilty pleas, Nolo Contendere pleas, and Alford pleas. In this blog post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about pleas in Georgia criminal cases, including what they are and how they work. You’ll also learn how an experienced Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney …

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Bench warrant update

July 2022 Update to Bench Warrants in Georgia: What You Need to Know

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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 on a bench warrant, Driver’s License Suspension, Jail for up to 3 days or a fine of up to $200. What is a Bench Warrant? Per …

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Prosecutorial Discretion

What You Need to Know About Prosecutorial Discretion in Post-Roe Georgia

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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 answer is that …

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