SUPREME COURT UPDATE: Can they charge me with a crime for refusing the breath test? On April 20, 2016, the Supreme Court heard argument on Birchfield v. North Dakota. The case addressed the question of whether a State can criminalize the refusal to submit to a chemical test of blood, breath, or urine without a […]
Drug Possession in Georgia By: Mary Agramonte Read more about the attorney here. The legal system in Georgia treats drug crimes very seriously. If you have been arrested for the possession of drugs in the State of Georgia, you are likely facing serious prison time. Due to the severity of the charges, you need a lawyer who […]
MAKING A MURDERER: Pointing the Finger in Georgia The Netflix documentary Making a Murderer brought to light several issues with our justice system. Two of the most important issues a defense attorney has to overcome is the “presumption of guilt” presented by the media, and the loss of exculpatory evidence caused by poor police investigations. […]
What is the Super Speeder Law? By: Mary Agramonte, Esq. In 2010, Georgia enacted a law which imposes greater penalties on drivers convicted as “super speeders.” If you have been pulled over driving 85 miles per hour or more on any road, or 75 miles per hour or more on a two-lane road, then Georgia […]
By: W. Scott Smith The scenario every wife, husband, father, mother or friend fears receiving: A call from a Georgia jail, and someone has been arrested for DUI: “Its me. I need your help. I got arrested last night. I am at the Fulton county jail/ Cobb county jail/ DeKalb county jail/ Gwinnett County jail. […]
What are these other DUI charges on my DUI Citation or Court Notice? By: Ryan Walsh, Esq. I see it every time. Georgia State Patrol troopers arrest a prospective client of ours in the City of Atlanta for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcoh ol and their DUI citation reads “in violation of Official […]
MIRANDA RIGHTS By Andrew Powell Esq. Almost everyone has seen a crime television show and heard the infamous phrase “you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law, you have the right to an attorney, and if you cannot afford one an […]
Self Defense Defense of Persons and Property in Georgia and the Effect of the “Stand Your Ground” Law As discussed previously, [Murph’s blog- http://www.peachstatelawyer.com/self-defense/] self-defense is a justification defense where an individual is admitting that he or she committed the crime but claiming that his or her use of force was justified. Self-defense is part […]
DUI: Forced Blood Draws By Mary Agramonte The most shocking and disturbing development in DUI law is the practice of forced blood draws. Picture this: You have a glass or two of wine and are pulled over on your way home. The officer asks you a couple questions, but eventually requests you to step out […]
The “Slow Poke” Law Traffic Ticket for Driving The Speed Limit? Can you really get a ticket for driving the speed limit? In Georgia, the answer is YES you can! Although Georgia’s “slow poke” law has been in effect since July 1, 2014, many people are still unaware of the law and its impact. States across […]
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