In Georgia, an indictment is a formal written charging document issued by a grand jury stating that there is probable cause to believe a person committed a felony. A grand jury consists of 16–23 citizens, and at least 12 must vote in favor of a “true bill” for the indictment to be approved. The proceedings […]
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A recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
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In Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
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If you or a loved one has just been charged with a gang count under Georgia law, the stakes couldn’t be higher. What starts as a routine arrest can spiral into years—or even decades—behind bars, massive fines, and a permanent criminal record that follows you everywhere. But here’s the truth the prosecution won’t tell you: […]
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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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Understanding the Indictment Process in Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, an indictment is a formal written charging document issued by a grand jury stating that there is probable cause to believe a person committed a felony. A grand jury consists of 16–23 citizens, and at least 12 must vote in favor of a “true bill” for the indictment to be approved. The proceedings […]
Changes to the Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Trafficking Cases in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerA recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
Zero-Point Order in Henry State Court
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
Facing a Gang Charge in Georgia? Don’t Fight Alone—Call Scott Smith Today
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one has just been charged with a gang count under Georgia law, the stakes couldn’t be higher. What starts as a routine arrest can spiral into years—or even decades—behind bars, massive fines, and a permanent criminal record that follows you everywhere. But here’s the truth the prosecution won’t tell you: […]
Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights in Douglas County
/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 […]