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, […]
If you missed court in Roswell 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 you are […]
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 […]
It is not uncommon that we see a person accused of a violent act against a person that has long been their abuser. Up until now, a prior history of being a victim of domestic violence would not necessarily justify a violent act towards one’s abuser. A new Georgia law, The Georgia Survivor Justice Act […]
What Is Bond Revocation? When someone is released from jail while awaiting trial, they do so under a legal agreement called a bond (or bail). This agreement typically includes strict terms and conditions that they must follow. Bond revocation happens when a judge decides that the person violated those terms and conditions. Reasons a Bond […]
Technology makes it easier than ever to hit “record” on a conversation, whether it’s a phone call, a meeting, or even a casual chat at a restaurant. But in Georgia, doing so without understanding the law could land you in hot water. The state’s eavesdropping law, found in O.C.G.A. § 16-11-62, sets clear limits on […]
When someone hears the term “assault,” they may assume it always means a violent physical attack — but under Georgia law, that’s not always the case. In fact, you can be charged with assault without ever laying a hand on another person. In this blog post, we’ll break down the difference between simple assault and aggravated […]
Possession is a term we see regularly in our judicial system. In the criminal defense world, it is often in conjunction with guns, drugs, and the like. Under Georgia law, “possession” is generally defined as having control, ownership, or the right to control an item, either directly or indirectly. Georgia recognizes two types of possession: […]
If you drive 85 mph or faster on any road or 75 mph or faster on a two-lane highway in Cobb County, Georgia, you become a super speeder. In addition to the local fines, you must also pay a $200 super speeder fee to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). You have 90 days […]
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 […]
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