As soon as you know of the felony charges against you, it is essential to protect your rights. Remember these key points: 1. Remain Silent Exercise your right to remain silent and avoid making statements to the police or other law enforcement officials until you have an attorney present. Anything you say can be used […]
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Many people seeking help from a criminal defense attorney have never been charged with a crime before. Under Georgia criminal law, people who fall into this category are called “first-offenders.” Understandably, people want to know if they can receive lighter punishments if they qualify as “first-offenders.” Keep reading to learn about first-offender treatment in Georgia
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There are various stages in a criminal case, varying from arrest, arraignment, trial, and conviction. An arraignment occurs at the beginning of a criminal case. Keep reading to learn more about arraignment, what happens during an arraignment, and the role of an attorney during the hearing. What is arraignment? An arraignment, also called an “initial
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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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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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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 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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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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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
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
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