Clayton County Obstruction Attorney Obstruction of a law enforcement officer can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case. The Statute governing Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer can be found at O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. If the case is prosecuted as a misdemeanor in Clayton County, the Clayton County Solicitor’s […]
If a person is charged in the State of Georgia with Domestic Violence, that person has the right to claim self-defense. Not only can the person claim self-defense at trial, but the person also has the right to file what is called an immunity motion under O.C.G.A. § 16-3-24.2. This is a legal motion made […]
If you have been arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute in Clayton County, it is imperative that you hire an attorney quickly. Possession with Intent to Distribute cases often are won by filing a Motion to Suppress. These motions must be filed within 10 days of arraignment. If you do not properly file them, […]
By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Kennesaw, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek On April 25th, 2022, Governor Kemp signed legislation to further public safety efforts in the State of Georgia. One of the bills that he signed, which was passed in the House, as well as the Senate, will enhance or increase penalties and sentencing for individuals charged with fleeing or attempting to […]
If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Douglas County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must: Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but […]
DUI and Reckless Driving charges are considered misdemeanors in Georgia. However, if you were arrested for DUI or Reckless Driving and there was an accident with serious injuries involved, it is likely you will be arrested for the felony offense of Serious Injury by Vehicle under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-394. A Serious Injury by Vehicle case in Fulton County will […]
By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Sandy Springs, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent […]
If you are entering a plea to a DUI in DeKalb County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must: Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but not […]
In previous discussions, I have discussed the United States Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.). Here, I will briefly address the guidelines as they apply to calculating loss for financial crimes under U.S.S.G. § 2B1.1. It is critical to know that the federal sentencing guidelines calculate loss amount to include not only actual loss amount but intended loss […]
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