The State of Georgia takes individual rights and liberties very seriously. This helps act as a roadmap of what government officials and police can and cannot do. One of these rights is property rights. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police generally need a […]
In Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or for the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-8-5. If you have been arrested for Theft of Services in Marietta, your case will either be prosecuted by the Cobb County Solicitor […]
If you miss a court date in Fulton County State Court, the solicitor has the ability to request that a bench warrant be issued, and the judge may grant the request. This means that there is an active warrant for your arrest, and you could be picked up at any time. But we can help […]
By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
If you miss court in the John Creek Municipal Court, you are likely in FTA status. This means that you failed to appear for your court date and it is probable that your driver’s license has been suspended. The tricky thing about FTAs is that you likely don’t even know that you missed court until […]
Fulton County is seeing more and more smash and grab burglaries where suspects are using vehicles to gain entry into retail establishments in order to steal merchandise, cash, ATM machines. A Smash and Grab Burglary is one where a person intentionally enters a retail establishment with the intent to commit a theft, and causes damage […]
Aggravated Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. In fact, it is the worst crime that one can be accused of committing. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of aggravated child molestation in Bartow County. Many allegations of aggravated child molestation are […]
Statutory rape is defined in § 16-6-3 of the Georgia criminal code. The statute says that “a person commits statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse”. Many people wrongly believe that there is a defense […]
Statutory rape is defined in § 16-6-3 of the Georgia criminal code. The statute says that “a person commits statutory rape when he or she engages in sexual intercourse with any person who is under the age of 16 years and not his or her spouse”. Many people wrongly believe that there is a defense […]
Believe it or not, roadblocks are not an end-all be-all scenario for impaired drivers. In fact, roadblocks must pass legal muster in order to be legally compliant. Stopping All Vehicles: During a DUI roadblock, all vehicles passing through a checkpoint location must be stopped. This includes both cars and motorcycles. Minimal Delay: The duration of […]
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