If you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is no warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 48 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 48 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62, it requires the arresting person (typically the police officer) […]
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Street racing is considered a major traffic violation in Georgia. Since 2020, there have been a significant increase in Street Racing and Laying Drag tickets and arrests in DeKalb County, and the Atlanta Area. In response, police in DeKalb County have implemented a substantial effort to reduce street racing and laying drag on highways. This […]
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News reports of airline travel being back to 90 percent of pre-covid flying will lead to more scrutiny at the airport for passengers flying into Atlanta’ s airport. Atlanta has the world’s largest airport: Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport. In a discussion I had with a DEA agent, he told me on every flight from California, Arizona, […]
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If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Cobb 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 […]
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If you have been arrested for stalking in Butts County, it is imperative that you fight your case. It is a serious crime in Georgia. Stalking is when you follow, place under surveillance, or contact another person at or about a place without the consent of the other person for the purpose of harassing and […]
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I was arrested without a warrant, and they did not bring me to court, what do I do?
/in 4th Amendment, Atlanta Jail, Atlanta Municipal Court, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony rights, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County /by lawyerIf you have been arrested, booked into the County Jail, and there is no warrant, you must be brought before a Judge within 48 hours. If you are not brought before a judge within 48 hours, you must be released from custody. Under O.C.G.A. § 17-4-62, it requires the arresting person (typically the police officer) […]
Racing on Highways – DeKalb County Lawyer
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, License Suspension, Uncategorized /by lawyerStreet racing is considered a major traffic violation in Georgia. Since 2020, there have been a significant increase in Street Racing and Laying Drag tickets and arrests in DeKalb County, and the Atlanta Area. In response, police in DeKalb County have implemented a substantial effort to reduce street racing and laying drag on highways. This […]
Marijuana Trafficking at the Atlanta Airport
/in 4th Amendment, Airport Arrest, Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law, Marijuana Arrest, Trafficking Marijuana /by lawyerNews reports of airline travel being back to 90 percent of pre-covid flying will lead to more scrutiny at the airport for passengers flying into Atlanta’ s airport. Atlanta has the world’s largest airport: Jackson-Hartsfield International Airport. In a discussion I had with a DEA agent, he told me on every flight from California, Arizona, […]
DUI Probation in Cobb County
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DUI, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, probation /by lawyerIf you are entering a plea to a DUI in Cobb 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 […]
Stalking in Butts County
/in Aggravated Stalking, Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIf you have been arrested for stalking in Butts County, it is imperative that you fight your case. It is a serious crime in Georgia. Stalking is when you follow, place under surveillance, or contact another person at or about a place without the consent of the other person for the purpose of harassing and […]