Stalking in Butts County

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 […]

RECIDIVIST STATUTE IN GEORGIA

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- Coweta 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 […]

What to expect during a DUI stop in Chamblee, GA

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 […]

What is an arraignment and what happens after?

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 […]