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Teen and Young Adult Traffic Tickets in Alpharetta Municipal Court

If you are a high school or college aged student with a traffic ticket pending in Alpharetta Municipal Court, it is important to note that young drivers have much different penalties in Georgia traffic court than adult drivers. There are several traffic citations in Georgia that can have harsh consequences to those convicted if under […]

Help! My teenager is charged with possessing or distributing child pornography.

While it might be common sense that it is illegal for adults to possess or distribute child pornography, it is also illegal for teenagers. It is a misdemeanor if the teen charged is 18 or younger, the teen in the photo is at least 14, and the photo/video was taken with consent. However, if the […]

Trafficking Marijuana in Cobb County, Georgia

If you are arrested for marijuana in Cobb County, your case will be prosecuted in Cobb County Superior Court. The penalties you could possibly face if convicted depend on how much marijuana you have with you at the time of your arrest. Georgia regulates marijuana through the Georgia Controlled Substance Act and O.C.G.A. §16-13-1(a)(1) says […]

Teen and Young Adult Traffic Tickets in Roswell Municipal Court

If you are a high school or college aged student with a traffic ticket pending in Roswell Municipal Court, it is important to note that young drivers have much different penalties in Georgia traffic court than adult drivers. There are several traffic citations in Georgia that can have harsh consequences to those convicted if under […]

Aggravated Stalking in Gwinnett County, Georgia

By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]

Aggravated Stalking in Cherokee County, Georgia

By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, aggravated stalking is charged as a felony. It is set out in O.C.G.A. § 16-5-91. This statute states that an individual commits aggravated stalking when: He/she violates a “no contact” or “stay away” provision of their bond; He/she violates a temporary restraining order, temporary protective order, permanent protective order, […]

Decriminalized weed does not mean legal weed

Some cities in Georgia, including Atlanta, have decriminalized the possession of less than an ounce of weed. However, it is still very much illegal in the state of Georgia. So, what does that mean? It means that police officers and prosecutors have a choice; they can charge you with a city ordinance violation OR a […]

I have a case in the Municipal Court of Atlanta and I missed a Court date. What do I do?

If you have a traffic or misdemeanor citation pending in the Municipal Court of Atlanta and you received notice that you missed a Court date, there is a chance that, unless you act quickly, your driver’s license will be suspended. Don’t panic! People make mistakes, forget to mark their calendars, pay a ticket online, or […]

Trafficking Marijuana at the Atlanta Airport

If you are arrested for marijuana at the Atlanta airport, your case will likely be prosecuted in Clayton County Superior Court. The penalties you could possibly face if convicted depend on how much marijuana you have with you at the time of your arrest. Georgia regulates marijuana through the Georgia Controlled Substance Act and O.C.G.A. […]