If you or a loved one have been arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
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It is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
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Imagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]
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Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience. Many individuals, both in Coweta County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police. This uncertainty arises from a lack of knowledge about your personal rights during encounters with law enforcement. Citizens are protected by the Fourth Amendment against unlawful searches […]
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Burglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Fulton County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
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Georgia’s 90 Day Bond Rule in Fulton County
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one have been arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
What Does It Mean If I Have Been Charged With “DUI Less Safe” in Dekalb County?
/in Blog /by lawyerIt is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights
/in Blog /by lawyerImagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]
YOUR RIGHTS DURING TRAFFIC STOPS AND POLICE SEARCHES WITHOUT WARRANTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
/in Blog /by lawyerInteracting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience. Many individuals, both in Coweta County and across the country, often feel confused when questioned by police. This uncertainty arises from a lack of knowledge about your personal rights during encounters with law enforcement. Citizens are protected by the Fourth Amendment against unlawful searches […]
Understanding Burglary Charges in Fulton County: A Guide from an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog /by lawyerBurglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Fulton County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]