Learn More

Text says Arraignment in Georgia, What You Should Know. Includes the logo of Kevin Fisher Legal. Background is a table with a gavel and a piece of paper that says "not guilty"

What You Should Know About Arraignment in a Georgia Criminal Case

/ Criminal Justice, Learn More / By

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 […]

What You Should Know About Arraignment in a Georgia Criminal Case Continue Reading »

Georgia Failure to Appear Warrants: How They Happen and How To Fix Them

/ Criminal Justice, Georgia / By

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?

Georgia Failure to Appear Warrants: How They Happen and How To Fix Them Continue Reading »

Witness Testimony

Legal Mythbusters: “Pressing” Charges

/ Criminal Justice, Georgia, Learn More / By

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 time debunking these misconceptions, for two major reasons. For one, if you are a Georgia citizen, you could potentially be called to serve as a

Legal Mythbusters: “Pressing” Charges Continue Reading »

Georgia Criminal Court Procedures

/ Criminal Justice / By

There are many different kinds of hearings in Georgia criminal cases, including Bond Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Arraignments, Motions Hearings, Calendar Call, Trials, and Sentencing Hearings. While some Georgia Courts use slightly different vocabulary or handle multiple types of hearings at a single court date, most follow the same general procedures. Bail & Bond When a person is taken

Georgia Criminal Court Procedures Continue Reading »

Mythbuster Monday: Eyewitness Testimony

/ Criminal Justice / By

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 time debunking these misconceptions, for two major reasons. For one, if you are a Georgia citizen, you could potentially be called to serve as a

Mythbuster Monday: Eyewitness Testimony Continue Reading »

Scroll to Top