When someone under the age of 17 receives a traffic ticket, the Juvenile Court in the county where the offense occurred carries jurisdiction to handle it. Traffic tickets given to children under the age of 17 are classified in one of two ways. 1) Juvenile Traffic or 2) Delinquency case. Some of the most common […]
Self defense is often used and necessary in some situations, especially when you feel your life or safety is being threatened. In Georgia, people are allowed to use self defense when they are confronted with a reasonable perceived threat that is perceived to be lethal or dangerous in nature. In those situations, people are entitled […]
by Ryan Walsh We receive calls every day from people who receive traffic tickets while driving on the highways of Georgia. Due to traffic, congestion, construction, and rural police departments, out of state residents are targeted and ticketed every day. These local courts think they can make money off of you since you live out […]
If you or a loved one is arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute or Trafficking in Georgia, it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The District Attorney has a dedicated division to prosecute cases involving Possession […]
Georgia DUI investigations usually begin with a routine traffic stop. At a minimum, in order to stop you and your vehicle, the stopping officer needs to have “reasonable and articulable suspicion” to believe a crime has, or is about to be committed. An officer normally satisfies this requirement by observing a traffic or equipment violation. […]
Georgia DUI investigations usually begin with a routine traffic stop. At a minimum, in order to stop you and your vehicle, the stopping officer needs to have “reasonable and articulable suspicion” to believe a crime has, or is about to be committed. An officer normally satisfies this requirement by observing a traffic or equipment violation. […]
Georgia law allows individuals to enter this special type of plea once every five years. This article serves to explore the meaning of this plea, its effect, who can use it, and when to use it. Nolo Contendere Defined Nolo contendere literally means, “no contest.” By entering this plea, although you acknowledge there may be […]
Georgia law prevents anyone under the age of 21 from possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages. Violating these Minor in Possession (MIP) laws can lead to significant consequences, subject to only a few specific exceptions. The Offense O.C.G.A. § 3-3-23 prohibits minors from purchasing, attempting to purchase, or knowingly possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages. The law […]
If you or a loved one is arrested for child molestation in Fulton County, it is important that you act immediately to protect yourself. Do not wait until your court date to get an attorney and to preserve evidence. The Fulton County District Attorney’s office has a dedicated division called the Crimes Against Women and […]
In Georgia, many offenses that are not crimes in every state, like traffic offenses, are considered criminal offenses. Because so many offenses that aren’t treated like crimes in every state are crimes, it’s important to know if your interaction with law enforcement constitutes an arrest in the State of Georgia. Not every arrest will go […]
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