Imagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]
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If you’ve ever watched a crime drama, you’ve probably heard this line: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…” These are Miranda rights, and they’re an essential part of the American criminal justice system. But contrary to what movies might […]
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If you drive 85 mph or faster on any road or 75 mph or faster on a two-lane highway in Cobb County, Georgia, you become a super speeder. In addition to the local fines, you must also pay a $200 super speeder fee to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). You have 90 days […]
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After a DUI arrest in Georgia, the arresting officer typically issues Form DDS‑1205 (or a similar form) to notify the driver of the state’s intent to suspend their license under Georgia’s implied consent laws, which apply when a person refuses a chemical test. From the date of arrest or the date the notice is served […]
A Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), answered a hotly contested issue: whether the State can bring in evidence of a completely separate shooting — committed by people who were not on trial — to prove that a gang exists. The trial court said no, and the Court […]
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Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights in Gwinnett County
/in Blog /by lawyerImagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]
When Do Police Have to Read You Your Miranda Rights?
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you’ve ever watched a crime drama, you’ve probably heard this line: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law…” These are Miranda rights, and they’re an essential part of the American criminal justice system. But contrary to what movies might […]
Super Speeder in Gwinnett County, GA
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you drive 85 mph or faster on any road or 75 mph or faster on a two-lane highway in Cobb County, Georgia, you become a super speeder. In addition to the local fines, you must also pay a $200 super speeder fee to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS). You have 90 days […]
Administrative License Suspension
/in Blog /by lawyerAfter a DUI arrest in Georgia, the arresting officer typically issues Form DDS‑1205 (or a similar form) to notify the driver of the state’s intent to suspend their license under Georgia’s implied consent laws, which apply when a person refuses a chemical test. From the date of arrest or the date the notice is served […]
Georgia Court of Appeals Limits Gang Evidence in Fulton County Criminal Trials
/in Blog /by lawyerA Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), answered a hotly contested issue: whether the State can bring in evidence of a completely separate shooting — committed by people who were not on trial — to prove that a gang exists. The trial court said no, and the Court […]