Understanding Probation and Revocation Most sentences in criminal cases involve a period on probation. Probation, while timely and expensive, allows you to serve your sentence in the outside world and not behind bars. The downside of this is if your probation officer alleges you violated a term of probation, he or she can petition for […]
Am I eligible? If you are arrested for the following offenses, you may be eligible to participate in a diversion program. The eligible offenses are: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Possession of Marijuana (VGCSA) Theft by Shoplifting Theft by Taking So if you are arrested on any of these charges, […]
Can I Vote? Good News! If you are finished with your felony sentence, then yes, you are able to vote in the State of Georgia. Many people incorrectly believe that once they are convicted of a felony, their voting rights are gone forever. The good news is that Georgia will allow you to regain your […]
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What is prostitution? Prostitution is when a person performs or offers or consents to perform a sexual act for money or other items of value. O.C.G.A. §16-6-9. The statute is not about sexual activity per se but is solely concerned with commercial transactions involving sexual activity. The harm is done to society and not to […]
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Can The Government Take My Blood for DUI? This section addresses the question of how law enforcement can legally obtain an individual’s blood in the context of a DUI arrest. Generally speaking, a law enforcement agent may obtain a person’s blood in three ways: Pursuant to a lawful search warrant; The presence of an emergency […]
Probation Revocation in Georgia
/in Blog, probation, Sentencing /by Ryan WalshUnderstanding Probation and Revocation Most sentences in criminal cases involve a period on probation. Probation, while timely and expensive, allows you to serve your sentence in the outside world and not behind bars. The downside of this is if your probation officer alleges you violated a term of probation, he or she can petition for […]
Cobb County Misdemeanor Pretrial Diversion
/in Blog, Cobb County, Diversion, Pre-Trial Services /by Ryan WalshAm I eligible? If you are arrested for the following offenses, you may be eligible to participate in a diversion program. The eligible offenses are: Minor in Possession of Alcohol Possession of a Fake ID Possession of Marijuana (VGCSA) Theft by Shoplifting Theft by Taking So if you are arrested on any of these charges, […]
Can I Vote if I am a Felon in Georgia?
/in Blog, Felony rights, Vote, voting rights /by Ryan WalshCan I Vote? Good News! If you are finished with your felony sentence, then yes, you are able to vote in the State of Georgia. Many people incorrectly believe that once they are convicted of a felony, their voting rights are gone forever. The good news is that Georgia will allow you to regain your […]
Prostitution, Pimping and Pandering in Georgia
/in Blog, Pandering, Pimping, Prostitution /by Ryan WalshWhat is prostitution? Prostitution is when a person performs or offers or consents to perform a sexual act for money or other items of value. O.C.G.A. §16-6-9. The statute is not about sexual activity per se but is solely concerned with commercial transactions involving sexual activity. The harm is done to society and not to […]
Georgia DUI Blood Cases
/in Atlanta DUI, Blog, Consent, DUI, Georgia DUI, Marietta DUI, Search Warrants /by Ryan WalshCan The Government Take My Blood for DUI? This section addresses the question of how law enforcement can legally obtain an individual’s blood in the context of a DUI arrest. Generally speaking, a law enforcement agent may obtain a person’s blood in three ways: Pursuant to a lawful search warrant; The presence of an emergency […]