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. […]
A Smash and Grab Burglary is one where a person intentionally enters a retail establishment with the intent to commit a theft, and causes damage in excess of $500.00 damages to the establishment without the owner’s consent. The most common form of a Smash and Grab burglary is done in a jewelry store where the […]
If you have been arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute in Georgia, it is imperative that you hire an attorney quickly. Possession with Intent to Distribute cases often are won by filing a Motion to Suppress. These motions must be filed within 10 days of arraignment. If you do not properly file them, they […]
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. […]
Probation revocations in Georgia can be daunting for even your most seasoned criminal defense attorneys. As I tell many of our clients when you are on probation it is like having one foot in the street and one foot in the jail. Any little misstep can cause an over eager probation officer to file a petition to revoke your probation and place you in jail or prison.
Bench Warrant Being arrested and having to show up for court can be stressful enough. What’s even more stressful is missing a court date and knowing that there is a bench warrant out for your arrest. Clearing a bench warrant is different in every jurisdiction, but there are a few common aspects of the law […]
UPDATE: DUI Blood, Breath, and Urine Test Just a few weeks ago, the Georgia Supreme Court made a decision in Williams v. State that impacts almost every DUI case. The Supreme Court held that it is no longer sufficient, for purposes of the Constitution, for an Officer to merely read the implied consent warning in […]
Field Sobriety Testing Field Sobriety testing is the most common tool law enforcement officers use to establish probable cause to place Georgia citizens under arrest for DUI. While field sobriety testing has evolved over the years, the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has standardized three tests to be used in every DUI alcohol […]
FAMILY VIOLENCE BATTERY A conviction for Family Violence Battery in Georgia can have consequences that go far beyond a conviction for other misdemeanors. Frequently, I meet with individuals who come to our office with citations from a police officer charging our client with battery or simple battery. The stories range in complexity, but often I […]
10 Day Letter Over the years our firm has handled thousands of DUI cases. We’ve probably seen every issue you can dream of. But a common thread that every DUI case shares is the importance of immediately appealing any petition to suspend your license. We do this by filing what is commonly referred to as […]
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