The Right to be Indicted
The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution requires that a felony may only be prosecuted after an indictment is returned by a grand jury. An indictment is a formal document charging a crime.
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Self Defense: Are you immune from criminal prosecution?
The police put you handcuffs for shooting another person. You are on your way to the county jail. You know you acted in self-defense and want a jury trial. But before your jury trial, you are entitled to a hearing to see if you are immune from criminal prosecution.
Obstruction of Officers under Georgia Law
Obstruction of Law Enforcement and legal officers in discharge of their official duties is generally a misdemeanor under Georgia law. There are three types of criminal obstruction.
DeKalb County’s Domestic Violence Pre-Trial Intervention Program (DVPTI)
If you are facing a domestic violence charge in DeKalb County, the Domestic Violence Pre-Trial Intervention Program (DVPTI) may be an option for you.
Fulton County Rice Street Jail Bond – What You Need to Know
Have you or a loved one been arrested and booked at Fulton County Jail? This blog post tells you the first things you should know.
Georgia DUI law and Breathalyzers
If you are being investigated for DUI in Georgia, you will likely be asked to submit to two different breathalyzers. This article serves to explain the differences between these machines, and your rights and obligations concerning these machines.
Traffic Tickets and Young Drivers
Traffic tickets happen to the best of us. There are very few people who have not been stopped by a police officer, whether it be for Speeding, Failure to Yield, or even Following too Closely. The consequences of receiving a traffic ticket in Georgia vary depending on the severity of the traffic offense, as well as on the motor vehicle history of the driver.
Georgia DUI Law: DUI Third Offense
If you are charged with DUI in Georgia, you need to hire a skilled and experienced attorney to handle your case. DUI’s can be complex in nature and if convicted, will expose you to serious criminal liability. This article will discuss the criminal penalties to expect if you are convicted of DUI in Georgia for the third time within a ten year period, measured by the dates of arrest for which a conviction was obtained.
Georgia DUI Law: Do You have the Right to an Attorney When Being Investigated for DUI?
Because the Supreme Court has ruled you do not have the right to legal counsel during a DUI investigation, it is incredibly important you know your rights if being questioned by the police.
Aggravated Assault by Strangulation
We see it happening more and more often: Battery-Family Violence charges being upgraded to Aggravated Assault-Strangulation. This means that the person originally arrested for a misdemeanor, can now be facing not only the misdemeanor of Battery-Family Violence, but also the serious offense of Aggravated Assault by Strangulation.
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