In Georgia, driving without insurance is a misdemeanor, and the penalties increase if it’s not your first time. For a first offense, you’re generally looking at a fine between $200 and $1,000, plus court costs. The statute allows for up to 12 months in jail — but generally much less, especially if there are no […]
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Failure to Appear typically occurs when you have missed a court date in the Fulton State Traffic Court. When a person receives an FTA status on their record that means that it is likely that the court issued either a: bench warrant, license suspension , or additional monetary penalties. An FTA becomes part of your […]
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In Georgia, the penalties for being convicted of two DUIs within a 5-year period are automatically enhanced as required by Georgia law. The mandatory minimum sentence required is as follows: 12 months in custody- all but 72 hours of this may be probated $600 fine plus any surcharges 240 hours of community service A clinical […]
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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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Being charged with Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County is serious. It’s a misdemeanor, and a conviction can mean up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. It can also affect your job, immigration status, probation, and future legal cases. Under Georgia law (OCGA 16-11-39), disorderly conduct includes: Acting violently or aggressively toward someone, […]
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Driving Without Insurance in Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, driving without insurance is a misdemeanor, and the penalties increase if it’s not your first time. For a first offense, you’re generally looking at a fine between $200 and $1,000, plus court costs. The statute allows for up to 12 months in jail — but generally much less, especially if there are no […]
Failure to Appear in Fulton State Traffic Court (FTA)
/in Blog /by lawyerFailure to Appear typically occurs when you have missed a court date in the Fulton State Traffic Court. When a person receives an FTA status on their record that means that it is likely that the court issued either a: bench warrant, license suspension , or additional monetary penalties. An FTA becomes part of your […]
Enhanced Penalties for a Second DUI Within 5 Years in Fulton County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, the penalties for being convicted of two DUIs within a 5-year period are automatically enhanced as required by Georgia law. The mandatory minimum sentence required is as follows: 12 months in custody- all but 72 hours of this may be probated $600 fine plus any surcharges 240 hours of community service A clinical […]
Zero-Point Order in Cobb 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 […]
Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County, Georgia
/in Blog /by lawyerBeing charged with Disorderly Conduct in Fulton County is serious. It’s a misdemeanor, and a conviction can mean up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. It can also affect your job, immigration status, probation, and future legal cases. Under Georgia law (OCGA 16-11-39), disorderly conduct includes: Acting violently or aggressively toward someone, […]