http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO70ooDXuEw&feature=youtu.be Forgot you left your Glock 19 in your carryon bag? This happens more often than you would imagine. In 2012, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta had more guns seized at TSA checkpoints than any airport in the U.S. with 96. Don’t leave your gun in your carry-on bag, because what results is being charged with […]
Peachstate’s own W. Scott Smith discusses procedure in the Municipal Court of Atlanta for people arrested for DUI in the City of Atlanta. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EYTmmB0KDc&feature=youtu.be For those arrested for DUI in the city of Atlanta, you are generally pulled over by a city of Atlanta police officer or a Georgia Department of Public Safety state trooper. […]
Paying a speeding ticket before court guarantees you a fine. It might also add points to your license. The fine and points will depend on your age, your speed, and where the incident occurred (school zone, construction zone, etc). Fines (Fulton County Magistrate Court Fine Schedule) 1 to 5 mph over: No Fine 6 to 10 mph […]
I smoke two joints in the morning. I smoke two joints at night. I smoke two joints in the afternoon, it makes me fell alright. I smoke two joints in time of peace, and two in time of war. I smoke two joints before I smoke two joints, and then I smoke two more. “Smoke […]
PeachState’s own W. Scott Smith discusses options for those arrested for the first time and charged with possession of marijuana in the state of Georgia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDZCD90dfVg&feature=youtu.be
The State of Georgia imposes a mandatory suspension of a driver’s license if a person is convicted of one of the following offenses: O.C.G.A. §40-5-54 1) Homicide by Vehicle as Defined in §40-6-393 2) Any Felony in the Commission of Which a Motor Vehicle is Used 3) Hit and Run or Leaving the Scene of […]
In 1998, the United States Congress passed a law that disqualified students from receiving financial aid who were convicted of the possession or sale of drugs if they were arrested while receiving aid. In Georgia, misdemeanor Marijuana possession of less than one ounce falls under this law. Beginning in the 2000-2001 academic year, the U.S. […]
You’ve been arrested. The Sheriffs office took a picture perfect mugshot of you. You get released and the next day you type your name into Google and see your mugshot on a number of mugshot related websites, right at the top of Google’s search results, for everyone, including family, current and potential employers, and the […]
The best Atlanta DUI lawyer can make a huge difference for you and the outcome of your case. Unfortunately, the truth of the matter is that all attorneys and law firms aren’t created equally. And when you’re facing serious charges including drunk driving and related matters, you don’t want to leave anything to chance. You […]
W. Scott Smith, P.C., has a well-earned reputation as a successful Atlanta DUI law firm. Our experienced team has handled all varieties of cases, and we offer our clients complete dedication to their cases, and commitment to their cause. Our hard work and innovative defense strategies continue producing dividends, too. In a two week period […]
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