Family Violence Battery

In Georgia, a family violence battery is the identical charge of battery except that the alleged victim in the case has some sort of familial connection to the accused. The State of Georgia also takes family violence offenses very seriously and they can prosecute the accused of family violence, even if the victim does not […]

Theft Crimes in Dekalb County

Theft charges can arise in several different ways, but the two most common are theft by taking and theft by receiving stolen property. Theft By Taking Theft by taking occurs when a person is accused of unlawfully taking property that belongs to another person with the intent to deprive that other person of their property. […]

Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Walton County

In Walton County, driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana is illegal and is treated similarly to a DUI involving alcohol. Marijuana DUI laws are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, which makes it unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, that […]

Theft Crimes in Fulton County

Theft charges can arise in several different ways, but the two most common are theft by taking and theft by receiving stolen property. Theft By Taking Theft by taking occurs when a person is accused of unlawfully taking property that belongs to another person with the intent to deprive that other person of their property. […]

Your License After a DUI Arrest

Being arrested for DUI in Georgia doesn’t just mean facing criminal charges—it can also mean losing your ability to legally drive, sometimes within days of the arrest. Many people are surprised to learn that even before a conviction, their driver’s license can be suspended. Georgia’s DUI laws are strict, and understanding how the administrative license […]