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 […]

FTA (Failure To Appear) Status

FTA (Failure to Appear) Status: What Can Happen and What to Do About It As a rule of thumb, when you are summoned to court for ANY felony, misdemeanor or traffic charge, you MUST appear in court. This is because, at your court date, the judge will go through the calendar (the list of people who […]

MULTIPLE DUIs

MULTIPLE DUIs Dealing with a DUI is never easy.   More often than not our clients come into our office confused about the process in front of them and the consequences they may face going forward; both with their license and the pending criminal case.   Much of the confusion can be attributed to the complexity of […]

Labor Day: Traffic Stop Tips

LABOR DAY WEEKEND EDITION: What Do You Need To Know During A Police Traffic Stop? Most people share a general sense of anxiety when they see blue lights flashing in their rear-view mirror.  If you’re like me, when the blue lights come on your heart starts beating 100 mph, you start sweating, and your mind […]