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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If you are charged with a crime involving child abuse or sexual abuse of a child then you will likely be receiving notice of your inclusion on the Child Protective Services Information System (Child Abuse Registry). It is important that you contact an attorney immediately upon receiving this notice. You only have 10 days to […]
by Mary Agramonte Even as the nationwide trend moves to legalization and decriminalization, possession of marijuana remains illegal in the State of Georgia. In most jurisdictions across the state, a possession of marijuana charge in Georgia will land you in jail, forcing you to dish out hundreds or thousands of dollars in bond money to […]
by Casey Cleaver O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of a moving vehicle when alcohol or a drug makes it “less safe” for that person to drive. The wording of the statute begs two major questions: (1) What does “less safe” mean? (2) How can the State […]
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 […]
Child Abuse Registry in Georgia
/in Blog, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sexual Abuse of a Child /by Ryan WalshIf you are charged with a crime involving child abuse or sexual abuse of a child then you will likely be receiving notice of your inclusion on the Child Protective Services Information System (Child Abuse Registry). It is important that you contact an attorney immediately upon receiving this notice. You only have 10 days to […]
Marijuana Possession in Georgia
/in Atlanta Drug Crimes, Georgia Criminal Law, Marijuana Arrest, Searches and Seizures /by Ryan Walshby Mary Agramonte Even as the nationwide trend moves to legalization and decriminalization, possession of marijuana remains illegal in the State of Georgia. In most jurisdictions across the state, a possession of marijuana charge in Georgia will land you in jail, forcing you to dish out hundreds or thousands of dollars in bond money to […]
DUI Less Safe
/in Atlanta DUI, DUI, Georgia DUI, Know the Law, Marietta DUI /by Ryan Walshby Casey Cleaver O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 prohibits a person from driving or being in actual physical control of a moving vehicle when alcohol or a drug makes it “less safe” for that person to drive. The wording of the statute begs two major questions: (1) What does “less safe” mean? (2) How can the State […]