In Georgia, the process of bonding out of jail depends largely on the type of charge, the timing of the arrest, and whether the court or prosecutor is willing to act quickly. After a person is arrested and booked into jail, the first key event is the initial or “first appearance” hearing. This typically occurs […]
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I’ve Been Arrested… You are in handcuffs and headed to the Fulton County Jail. You want to get out as soon as possible. Your loved ones are in a panic to find a lawyer to help get a bond set. Rice Street is not a good place to be. What do I do? First, do […]
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Under Georgia law, “terroristic threats” and “terroristic acts” are two related but very different offenses, and whether an offense is treated as a misdemeanor or a felony depends largely on what actually happened and what the threat or act suggested. A terroristic threat in Georgia involves communicating a threat to commit violence, release a hazardous […]
If you were stopped or cited in Sandy Springs, you are not alone. Sandy Springs police are known for proactive traffic enforcement, especially on GA‑400, Roswell Road, Hammond Drive, Abernathy Road, and Mount Vernon Highway. What may feel like a “simple ticket” can quickly turn into points on your license, higher insurance premiums, or even […]
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It is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
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Bond Process in Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, the process of bonding out of jail depends largely on the type of charge, the timing of the arrest, and whether the court or prosecutor is willing to act quickly. After a person is arrested and booked into jail, the first key event is the initial or “first appearance” hearing. This typically occurs […]
How do I get out of Fulton County Jail?
/in Blog /by lawyerI’ve Been Arrested… You are in handcuffs and headed to the Fulton County Jail. You want to get out as soon as possible. Your loved ones are in a panic to find a lawyer to help get a bond set. Rice Street is not a good place to be. What do I do? First, do […]
Terroristic Threats and Terroristic Acts
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law, “terroristic threats” and “terroristic acts” are two related but very different offenses, and whether an offense is treated as a misdemeanor or a felony depends largely on what actually happened and what the threat or act suggested. A terroristic threat in Georgia involves communicating a threat to commit violence, release a hazardous […]
Sandy Springs Traffic Lawyer: Georgia Traffic Charges & How a Lawyer Can Help
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you were stopped or cited in Sandy Springs, you are not alone. Sandy Springs police are known for proactive traffic enforcement, especially on GA‑400, Roswell Road, Hammond Drive, Abernathy Road, and Mount Vernon Highway. What may feel like a “simple ticket” can quickly turn into points on your license, higher insurance premiums, or even […]
What Does It Mean If I Have Been Charged With “DUI Less Safe” in Fulton County?
/in Blog /by lawyerIt is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]