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 […]
For some clients, this is their first interaction with police and their concerns include: jail time, a permanent criminal record, and possibility of trial. All these concerns are very real when facing a disorderly conduct arrest and/or conviction and it is strongly recommended to speak to a criminal defense attorney when one is facing such […]
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
It is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
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 […]
Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience. Many individuals, both in Coweta County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police. This uncertainty arises from a lack of knowledge about your personal rights during encounters with law enforcement. Citizens are protected by the Fourth Amendment against unlawful searches […]
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