In Georgia DUI cases, when a driver is facing an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) due to either refusing chemical testing or testing over the legal limit, they have the right to request an ALS hearing to contest the suspension. However, not all ALS cases go to a full hearing. In many instances, the matter is […]
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 […]
If you’ve ever watched a crime drama, you’ve probably heard this line: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…” These are Miranda rights, and they’re an essential part of the American criminal justice system. But contrary to what movies might […]
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 […]
After a DUI arrest in Georgia, the arresting officer typically issues Form DDS‑1205 (or a similar form) to notify the driver of the state’s intent to suspend their license under Georgia’s implied consent laws, which apply when a person refuses a chemical test. From the date of arrest or the date the notice is served […]
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 […]
A Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), answered a hotly contested issue: whether the State can bring in evidence of a completely separate shooting — committed by people who were not on trial — to prove that a gang exists. The trial court said no, and the Court […]
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, […]
In Cobb County, a family violence battery conviction carries serious and lasting consequences that extend beyond the courtroom. Whether it’s a first-time misdemeanor or a subsequent felony offense, the impact on one’s personal, professional, and legal life can be profound. Legal Penalties Under Georgia law, a first conviction for family violence battery is classified as […]
Burglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Cobb County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
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