Being an accomplice means you can be held legally responsible for a crime even if you didn’t actually carry it out yourself. The idea is that if you intentionally help, encourage, or assist someone in committing a crime, the law may treat you as a participant in that crime. Think of it like this: imagine […]
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
Under Georgia law, judges now have clear authority to depart from the usual sentencing ranges in murder cases and other serious offenses when a defendant’s history of family violence, dating violence, or child abuse played a significant role in the crime. This authority comes from O.C.G.A. § 17-10-22, a provision added by the Survivor Justice […]
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
A DUI Less Safe (Marijuana) charge means law enforcement is alleging that a driver was under the influence of marijuana to the extent that it rendered them “less safe” to operate a motor vehicle. Unlike a “Per Se” DUI (which relies strictly on a specific legal limit, like a 0.08 BAC for alcohol), a Less […]
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
A recent decision from the Georgia Court of Appeals underscores a critical point in DUI cases: the State must justify every stage of a police encounter, including the very first detention. In McDavid v. The State, decided July 2, 2026, the Court reversed DUI convictions arising from a single-car accident because the State never produced […]
In Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
In Georgia, repeat offenders are punished more severely, regardless of the nature of the crime charged. The theory behind it is to ensure that the prosecution deters people from continuing to commit crimes, which has caused the Georgia legislature to implement the Recidivist statute. RECIDIVIST PROVISION The Recidivist statute is set out in O.C.G.A. § […]
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
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