Possession of Marijuana is Still a Crime in Georgia

Arrests for possession of marijuana are very common in Georgia. If an individual possesses less than one ounce of marijuana, they likely will be charged with a misdemeanor. However, if they are found to have possessed more than one ounce of marijuana, the offense will generally be classified as a felony. A conviction of possession […]

Aggravated Assault Strangulation Charges in Georgia

We deal with a number of cases involving a husband and wife or couple charged with aggravated assault after an argument.  Police know that in responding to a call involving domestic violence all they need to do is to ask the correct questions and a minor scuffle turns into a felony charge of aggravated assault […]

Smyrna, GA DUI Defense Attorney

Smyrna, Georgia is home to the Smyrna Municipal Court where Solicitor Tim Williams prosecutors DUI, traffic, and marijuana cases made by the Smyrna Police Department. Judge Phyllis Gingrey Collins presides over the Smyrna Municipal Court which is located at 2800 King St SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.   One of the most common cases we see […]

Felony Murder in Georgia

In Georgia a person will be convicted of felony murder in this State “when, in the commission of a felony, he causes the death of another human being irrespective of malice.”  In determining whether a felony meets that definition, the Court will tell the jury to consider the circumstances under which the felony was committed.  Further, […]

Your 5th Amendment Rights under the United States and Georgia Constitutions

The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is a freedom essential to our Constitution. It protects a suspect’s right from being compelled to give statements or testimony that could in fact incriminate them. This triggers Miranda v. Arizona, which is a case from the Supreme Court of the United States that requires police officers, during a […]