Can a judge revoke my probation when I have allegedly violated probation after being sentenced but I have not yet started my probation? Can a judge revoke my probation where it goes non-report or suspended upon completion of doing an act (classes, drug screens or evaluation). The question requires some explanation as to situations as […]
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A couple times a month we receive a call from someone who receives a letter from the Department of Driver Services stating they are being investigated for providing fraudulent information, false identification, on their drivers license. That crime and others are covered in Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 16-9-4; Manufacturing, Selling, or Distributing False Identification […]
Being arrested for the first time can be one of the most stressful experiences in one’s life. An arrest has the potential to change everything – where you work, go to school, your car insurance, where you live, and how others see you. If this is the first time you have found yourself in the […]
If you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The […]
Remain calm. Getting pulled over by the police is a stressful experience. By keeping cool and following these tips you will greatly decrease the likelihood of a DUI arrest and/or conviction. Pull Over! At this point the police officer will be documenting everything you do. You should slow down, signal, and pull over to the […]
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Probation Revocation and Parole
/in Blog, Georgia Law, Know the Law, probation, Sentencing /by Ryan WalshCan a judge revoke my probation when I have allegedly violated probation after being sentenced but I have not yet started my probation? Can a judge revoke my probation where it goes non-report or suspended upon completion of doing an act (classes, drug screens or evaluation). The question requires some explanation as to situations as […]
False Identification in Georgia
/in Blog, Forgery, Fraud Crimes, Georgia Law /by Ryan WalshA couple times a month we receive a call from someone who receives a letter from the Department of Driver Services stating they are being investigated for providing fraudulent information, false identification, on their drivers license. That crime and others are covered in Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 16-9-4; Manufacturing, Selling, or Distributing False Identification […]
Pre-Trial Diversion in Georgia
/in Blog, Diversion, Expungement, Georgia Criminal Law, Pre-Trial Services, Record Restriction /by Ryan WalshBeing arrested for the first time can be one of the most stressful experiences in one’s life. An arrest has the potential to change everything – where you work, go to school, your car insurance, where you live, and how others see you. If this is the first time you have found yourself in the […]
Rape Shield
/in Blog, Rape, Sex Crimes, Sexual Assault /by Ryan WalshIf you are charged with Rape in Georgia, it is imperative that you retain a sex crimes defense attorney immediately. There are rules in Georgia that protect the alleged victim from having her character attacked. O.C.G.A. 24-4-412 prohibits certain evidence from being introduced at trial. This is known as the Rape Shield Statute. The […]
Georgia DUI- What to Do
/in Atlanta DUI, DUI, Field Sobriety Evaluations, Georgia DUI, Marietta DUI /by Ryan WalshRemain calm. Getting pulled over by the police is a stressful experience. By keeping cool and following these tips you will greatly decrease the likelihood of a DUI arrest and/or conviction. Pull Over! At this point the police officer will be documenting everything you do. You should slow down, signal, and pull over to the […]