By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, repeat offenders are punished more severely, regardless of the nature of the crime charged. The theory behind it is to ensure that the prosecution deters people from continuing to commit crimes, which has caused the Georgia legislature to implement the Recidivist statute. RECIDIVIST PROVISION The Recidivist statute is set […]
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 […]
By: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Chamblee, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
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If you have been charged with a crime in Georgia, you will likely receive a court date in the mail, informing you that your case has been scheduled for an arraignment. An arraignment is an opportunity to have your charges read aloud in open Court, and for you to enter a plea of guilty, not […]
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By: 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 Lovejoy Police Department read him/her the correct “Implied Consent” notice […]
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RECIDIVIST STATUTE IN GEORGIA
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal History, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Felony, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, repeat offenders are punished more severely, regardless of the nature of the crime charged. The theory behind it is to ensure that the prosecution deters people from continuing to commit crimes, which has caused the Georgia legislature to implement the Recidivist statute. RECIDIVIST PROVISION The Recidivist statute is set […]
Civil Asset Forfeiture- Coweta Drug Cases
/in Blog, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drug Possession, Felony, Felony rights, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerCivil 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 […]
What to expect during a DUI stop in Chamblee, GA
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Field Sobriety Evaluations, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: Attorney Alex Henson If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol in Chamblee, GA you might be pulled over and investigated by police. What can you expect during a DUI stop? First, the officer might ask you if you’ve had anything to drink. You have the right to remain silent and […]
What is an arraignment and what happens after?
/in Atlanta Municipal Court, Blog, City of Atlanta, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Marietta, Municipal Court /by lawyerIf you have been charged with a crime in Georgia, you will likely receive a court date in the mail, informing you that your case has been scheduled for an arraignment. An arraignment is an opportunity to have your charges read aloud in open Court, and for you to enter a plea of guilty, not […]
DUI IN LOVEJOY MUNICIPAL COURT
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal History, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, License Suspension, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerBy: 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 Lovejoy Police Department read him/her the correct “Implied Consent” notice […]