Family Violence Battery

FAMILY VIOLENCE BATTERY A conviction for Family Violence Battery in Georgia can have consequences that go far beyond a conviction for other misdemeanors.   Frequently, I meet with individuals who come to our office with citations from a police officer charging our client with battery or simple battery.  The stories range in complexity, but often I […]

Hit and Run

Hit and Run Do you know your responsibilities when involved in a car accident in the State of Georgia?  Many people don’t.  Every day, Georgia drivers find themselves charged with one of the worst traffic offenses someone can have on their driving record, hit and run. Every person driving on Georgia roads has five distinct […]

Open Container

OPEN CONTAINER  Think about this scenario for a second.  You’re driving home with your significant other from a dinner party.  As you’re driving  you begin to discuss with your passenger how wonderful the evening was, especially the fantastic wine that you drank.  You’re thrilled that your dinner host graciously gave you the rest of that […]

What Is Arraignment?

WHAT IS ARRAIGNMENT? “What is arraignment?” That’s the first question every client asks us when they receive their first court date, and it’s a great one.   Most of our clients have either received a court date prior to meeting with us or they were told when they leave the jail that they will receive […]

NEW YEARS EVE DUI CHECKPOINT

NEW YEARS EVE DUI CHECKPOINT: Every year, thousands of Georgians celebrate the dawning of a New Year by enjoying the several New Year’s parties around town.  As we all know, those parties often include music, food, and alcohol.  According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, New Year’s Day is the second most deadly day […]