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Zero-Point Order in Henry State Court

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 […]

Facing a Gang Charge in Georgia? Don’t Fight Alone—Call Scott Smith Today

If you or a loved one has just been charged with a gang count under Georgia law, the stakes couldn’t be higher. What starts as a routine arrest can spiral into years—or even decades—behind bars, massive fines, and a permanent criminal record that follows you everywhere. But here’s the truth the prosecution won’t tell you: […]

Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights in Douglas County

Imagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]

Disorderly Conduct in Suwanee Municipal Court

O.C.G.A. § 16-11-39 classifies disorderly conduct as a misdemeanor offense. The law prohibits various behaviors that disturb the peace or endanger others’ safety. What Counts as Disorderly Conduct?A person commits disorderly conduct when they: Act violently or loudly in a way that makes someone fear for their safety. Behave violently in a manner that could […]

Trafficking

Under Georgia law, trafficking offenses are among the most serious drug crimes and are defined primarily in O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 and related provisions. A person commits trafficking when they knowingly sell, manufacture, deliver, bring into the state, or possess specified amounts of controlled substances exceeding statutory thresholds. The law uses a tiered system based on […]

DUI Consequences in Smyrna Municipal Court

Georgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]

Administrative License Suspension Withdraw

In Georgia DUI cases, when a driver is facing an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) due to either refusing chemical testing or testing over the legal limit, they have the right to request an ALS hearing to contest the suspension. However, not all ALS cases go to a full hearing. In many instances, the matter is […]