VIDEO – Seizure and the 4th Amendment under Georgia Criminal Law

by Ryan Walsh and Scott Smith You’re sitting in a park with friends. An officer comes up to you and asks you if you’ve been smoking weed. You say no, but they place you in handcuffs while they search the area. Is this legal? What are your rights? The 4th amendment’s protection against unreasonable seizures […]

VIDEO – How to Choose a Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney

by Scott Smith I’ve been charged with a serious crime. How do I choose a criminal defense attorney to represent me? Choosing the right criminal defense lawyer is the subject of today’s video blog. After you have been arrested or cited for a crime the first thing most people do is start a search for […]

Is Medical Marijuana Legal in Georgia?

By: Mary Agramonte While Georgia does have a medical marijuana law in place, it is particularly limited when comparing it to similar laws in effect across the United States. Under Georgia’s medical marijuana law, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-12-191, certain qualified individuals may lawfully possess up to 20 fluid ounces of “low THC oil.” But […]

Restoration of Rights and Pardons from the State of Georgia

by Mary Agramonte A felony conviction on your record comes with many consequences. You served the time, but now you are finding more and more ways that your record is stopping you from getting to where you want to be. For example, convicted felons lose various civil and political rights. Felons cannot vote while they […]

VIDEO – Marijuana Possession in Georgia May be Treated as a Felony

Did you know that personal possession of less than one ounce of marijuana isn’t always classified as a misdemeanor under Georgia law? I’m Scott Smith and personal possession of marijuana is the subject of today’s video blog. The statutes that cover marijuana laws are in the official code of Georgia Title Sixteen Chapter Thirteen. This […]