In Georgia, a family violence battery is the identical charge of battery except that the alleged victim in the case has some sort of familial connection to the accused. The State of Georgia also takes family violence offenses very seriously and they can prosecute the accused of family violence, even if the victim does not […]
Theft charges can arise in several different ways, but the two most common are theft by taking and theft by receiving stolen property. Theft By Taking Theft by taking occurs when a person is accused of unlawfully taking property that belongs to another person with the intent to deprive that other person of their property. […]
In Walton County, driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana is illegal and is treated similarly to a DUI involving alcohol. Marijuana DUI laws are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, which makes it unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, that […]
Theft charges can arise in several different ways, but the two most common are theft by taking and theft by receiving stolen property. Theft By Taking Theft by taking occurs when a person is accused of unlawfully taking property that belongs to another person with the intent to deprive that other person of their property. […]
Being arrested for DUI in Georgia doesn’t just mean facing criminal charges—it can also mean losing your ability to legally drive, sometimes within days of the arrest. Many people are surprised to learn that even before a conviction, their driver’s license can be suspended. Georgia’s DUI laws are strict, and understanding how the administrative license […]
Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Clayton County and across the state of Georgia, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. This uncertainty arises from a lack […]
Following a DUI arrest, the State of Georgia has authority to suspend the driver’s license of the accused in a civil proceeding, which is separate from the criminal case, if one of the following occurs: After the accused has been arrested, the officer on the scene read the accused the correct “Implied Consent” notice and […]
The Fulton County Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion Program (also known as PIDP) is a program offered in Fulton County to offer an alternative to the traditional prosecution process. The Fulton County PIDP purpose is to deter future criminal behavior, monitor offenders from arrest through final case disposition, minimize loss to victims through payment of restitution […]
A new bill introduced in Georgia’s statehouse aims to protect artistic expression in the courtroom, specifically targeting rap music and other forms of creative work. House Bill 237, introduced during the 2025-2026 legislative session, seeks to prevent rap lyrics—or any other artistic expression such as music, dance, performance art, poetry, literature, film, and visual art—from […]
For people managing chronic pain, epilepsy, anxiety, or cancer, a prescription for medical marijuana may feel like a lifeline. In more than half of the United States, it is. But what happens when that patient leaves their home state with their medication in hand? The answer underscores a deep and often misunderstood constitutional issue: the […]
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