In Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is a freedom essential to our Constitution. It protects a suspect’s right from being compelled to give statements or testimony that could in fact incriminate them. This triggers Miranda v. Arizona, which is a case from the Supreme Court of the United States that requires police officers, during a […]
Under Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
In Georgia, you don’t actually have to complete a crime to be charged with a felony. Georgia law says that a person can be charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony even if the crime was never successfully carried out. O.C.G.A. § 16-4-1 says that a person commits criminal attempt “when, with the intent […]
Under Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
In Wilson v. State, the Georgia Court of Appeals Reverses a Conviction Over Mishandled McCollum/Batson Challenge In February 2026, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued an important opinion in Wilson v. State that every trial lawyer in Georgia should study carefully. The case involves a classic McCollum/Batson problem: the trial court mishandled the State’s challenge […]
Generally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE V.G.C.S.A. […]
In Fulton County, courts handle shoplifting cases in municipal, state, or superior courts. Prosecutors may charge the offense under a city ordinance, as a misdemeanor, or as a felony in serious cases. What Is Theft by Shoplifting? Under O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14, theft by shoplifting occurs when someone takes merchandise without paying. The person must intend […]
Being charged with Disorderly Conduct in Dekalb County is serious. It’s a misdemeanor, and a conviction can mean up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. It can also affect your job, immigration status, probation, and future legal cases. Under Georgia law (OCGA 16-11-39), disorderly conduct includes: Acting violently or aggressively toward someone, […]
Failure to Appear typically occurs when you have missed a court date in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. When a person receives an FTA status on their record that means that it is likely that the court issued either a: bench warrant, license suspension , or additional monetary penalties. An FTA becomes part of your […]
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