MY PAST IS STILL HAUNTING ME “I do have a prior DUI, but I was not drunk this time! Am I really going to be judged for things I did in the past? What happened to the presumption of innocence?” So often, I see people get arrested simply because they drank some alcohol and then […]
MULTIPLE DUIs Dealing with a DUI is never easy. More often than not our clients come into our office confused about the process in front of them and the consequences they may face going forward; both with their license and the pending criminal case. Much of the confusion can be attributed to the complexity of […]
LABOR DAY WEEKEND EDITION: What Do You Need To Know During A Police Traffic Stop? Most people share a general sense of anxiety when they see blue lights flashing in their rear-view mirror. If you’re like me, when the blue lights come on your heart starts beating 100 mph, you start sweating, and your mind […]
A few months ago we talked about the legality of having your mugshot posted all over the internet (see: Georgia Mugshot Websites). Recently, the Georgia General Assembly took another hard stance against companies who prey on those who are booked through Georgia jails. Our legislature made some drastic changes to the Georgia mugshot laws. Georgia […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ROADBLOCKS IN GEORGIA by W. Scott Smith Esq. Roadblocks have become more and more popular among Georgia law enforcement agencies. In North Georgia, we are seeing Georgia State Patrol roadblocks and Georgia Public Safety roadblocks for DUI more than ever before. Here is what you need to know: The […]
Bringing Your Gun to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, GA In addition to being the nation’s busiest airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is also known for confiscating more firearms during security screening than any other airport in the country. Historically, at Hartsfield-Jackson, when a TSA officer would find a traveler’s firearm during security screening, they […]
If you or a loved one has recently been arrested, the first thing on your mind is getting out of jail. Unfortunately, the process of bonding out is more complicated than expected. So, what do you need to know to get out of jail as quickly as possible? 1) Will I get a bond? If […]
“I’ve been arrested. Does that mean I have a criminal history?” Many of our clients have two primary goals when they come in the office for a free consultation: 1) stay out of jail and 2) keep their record clean. Often people are amazed to hear that even though they have not yet been convicted […]
Remember, regardless of whether you reside in Georgia, or are visiting one of the states that allows recreational or medicinal marijuana use, that marijuana cultivation, possession, or distribution in any manner is still federally regulated.
When you google: “legal marijuana in Georgia” the results seem endless. That’s probably because the legalization of marijuana has become one of today’s hottest political and social issues.
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