By: Erin Dohnalek After an accused has been arrested for a DUI, if one of the following occurred, an accused MUST send the 30-day appeal letter to attempt to save his/her driver’s license: After the accused has been arrested, an officer on scene from the Lovejoy Police Department read him/her the correct “Implied Consent” notice […]
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 […]
By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Marietta, 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 […]
Rape is a serious crime in Gwinnett County. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1 defines rape as follows: A person commits the offense of rape when he has carnal knowledge of: A female forcibly and against her will or: A female who is less than ten years of age. If you are charged with rape in Gwinnett County, […]
Georgia’s “move over” law is designed to keep officers, emergency workers, and first responders safer when they are stopped on the side of the road with their emergency lights flashing. It was passed in 2003 to reduce the number of police officer and HERO fatalities that were occurring due to traffic crash responses. The law […]
Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Butts County for child molestation or aggravated child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Butts County […]
By: Erin Dohnalek After an accused has been arrested for a DUI, if one of the following occurred, an accused MUST send the 30-day appeal letter to attempt to save his/her driver’s license: 1. After the accused has been arrested, an officer on scene from the Brookhaven Police Department read him/her the correct “Implied Consent” […]
As a minor or someone under 21, you are subject to greater penalties for getting moving violations. If you are between the ages of 15 and 24 and have received a speeding ticket, you may consider enrolling in a driver education course, such as Alive at 25. Alive at 25 is a 4 hour driver’s […]
Georgia law criminalizes the possession of tools for the commission of a crime. In fact, it is a felony offense. If you are arrested in Fulton County for Possession of Tools, the First Appearance hearing will be the initial court appearance in front of a Judge. This occurs within 48 hours of an arrest without a warrant, […]
Child Molestation is a serious crime in the State of Georgia. If you are arrested in Gwinnett County for child molestation, please do not make any statements to the police. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you are being accused of child molestation. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office has […]
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