By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
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What is it? First offender treatment allows you to enter a guilty plea, but it is not considered a conviction. If you successfully complete all the terms of the sentence, the case will be dismissed, and you will be exonerated as a matter of law. This means that you can honestly say that you have […]
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You are accused with child molestation and your accuser has previously falsely accused another person of child molestation. Can you bring up these prior false accusations in your case? The answer is yes. The Georgia Supreme Court held in State v. Burns, that a defendant in a child molestation prosecution may bring up evidence that […]
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In Georgia, it is a crime to make a false statement, fail to disclose information, impersonate another, or engage in other fraudulent activities in obtaining public assistance such as food stamps and Medicaid. This crime can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the total amount of the value of the public […]
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Everyone arrested for a felony within Fulton County will be taken to the Fulton County Jail or Rice Street to be booked in. After someone is booked, they will be scheduled for First Appearance, typically the next day. The purpose of First Appearance is to inform you of the charges and set a bond. First […]
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License Consequences for DUI Convictions in Clayton County, Georgia
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, License Suspension, Misdemeanor, probation, Traffic Court /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
What is First offender and can I use it?
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Felony rights, First Offender, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerWhat is it? First offender treatment allows you to enter a guilty plea, but it is not considered a conviction. If you successfully complete all the terms of the sentence, the case will be dismissed, and you will be exonerated as a matter of law. This means that you can honestly say that you have […]
Prior False Allegations Are Admissible in a Child Molestation
/in Blog, Child Molestation, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Evidence, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerYou are accused with child molestation and your accuser has previously falsely accused another person of child molestation. Can you bring up these prior false accusations in your case? The answer is yes. The Georgia Supreme Court held in State v. Burns, that a defendant in a child molestation prosecution may bring up evidence that […]
Fraud in Obtaining Public Assistance, Food Stamps or Medicaid – O.C.G.A. § 49-4-15
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fraud Crimes, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Misdemeanor /by lawyerIn Georgia, it is a crime to make a false statement, fail to disclose information, impersonate another, or engage in other fraudulent activities in obtaining public assistance such as food stamps and Medicaid. This crime can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the total amount of the value of the public […]
My loved one has been arrested for a felony in Fulton County, what happens now?
/in Blog, Burglary, Child Molestation, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Drug Possession, DUI, Elder Abuse, Entering Auto, Enticing a Child, Felony, Fraud Crimes, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Homicide, Rape, Robbery, Theft, Trafficking Marijuana /by lawyerEveryone arrested for a felony within Fulton County will be taken to the Fulton County Jail or Rice Street to be booked in. After someone is booked, they will be scheduled for First Appearance, typically the next day. The purpose of First Appearance is to inform you of the charges and set a bond. First […]