Georgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]
If you missed court in Snellville Municipal Court, you are likely in FTA status. This means that you failed to appear for your court date, and it is probable that your driver’s license has been suspended. The tricky thing about FTAs is that you likely don’t even know that you missed court until you are […]
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A Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals delivered a major win for anyone facing gang/RICO charges — and a warning to prosecutors: You can’t use violent crimes committed by unrelated people to prove someone is in a gang. The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), involved […]
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It is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
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In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
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DUI Consequences in Gwinnett Recorders
/in Blog /by lawyerGeorgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]
Help! I Failed to Appear in Snellville Municipal Court!
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you missed court in Snellville Municipal Court, you are likely in FTA status. This means that you failed to appear for your court date, and it is probable that your driver’s license has been suspended. The tricky thing about FTAs is that you likely don’t even know that you missed court until you are […]
Georgia Court of Appeals Limits Gang Evidence in Criminal Trials: Key Victory for Fairness and Due Process
/in Blog /by lawyerA Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals delivered a major win for anyone facing gang/RICO charges — and a warning to prosecutors: You can’t use violent crimes committed by unrelated people to prove someone is in a gang. The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), involved […]
What Does It Mean If I Have Been Charged With “DUI Less Safe” in Municipal Court of Atlanta?
/in Blog /by lawyerIt is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
Cruelty to Children in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. According to O.C.G.A. § […]