Civil Asset Forfeiture- DeKalb Drug Cases

Civil asset forfeiture allows the government to confiscate property that they deem as having been used in criminal activity. Civil asset forfeiture does not require a conviction or criminal charges being taken out. In Georgia, civil asset forfeiture is a legal process, and it allows the government to seize your property that they claim is […]

Rape Shield Statute

If you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The evidence […]

DUI IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF ATLANTA

By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek After an accused has been arrested for a DUI, if one of the following occurred, an accused MUST send the 30-day appeal letter to attempt to save his/her driver’s license: After the accused has been arrested, an officer on scene from the Atlanta Police Department read him/her the correct “Implied Consent” […]

DeKalb County – Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer – Criminal Defense Attorney

Obstruction of a law enforcement officer can be either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the facts of the case. The Statute governing Obstruction of a Law Enforcement Officer can be found at O.C.G.A. 16-10-24. If the case is prosecuted as a misdemeanor in DeKalb County, the DeKalb County Solicitor’s Office will prosecute the […]

DUI Probation in Clayton County

If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Clayton County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea.  According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must:  Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but not more […]