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Charged with Obstruction of an Officer in Georgia? What O.C.G.A. § 16-10-24 Means
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithIf you were arrested or cited for obstruction of an officer in Atlanta, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, or anywhere else in Georgia, you are not alone. Obstruction is one of the most common “add-on” charges police bring when a traffic stop, DUI investigation, domestic call, or drug encounter goes sideways. Understanding what the State must […]
Hit and Run in Georgia: What to Do If You’re Charged with Leaving the Scene
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithIf you are charged with hit and run—often called leaving the scene of an accident—in Atlanta, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, or anywhere else in Georgia, the situation can feel overwhelming fast. You may have left because you were scared, unsure whether a crash even occurred, or worried about other charges. Georgia law still treats the […]
When Can Police Search My Car?
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithHere are the main situations to know: 1. You give consent This is the simplest one. If an officer asks, “Do you mind if I search the car?” and you voluntarily say yes, the officer generally doesn’t need a warrant or probable cause. Importantly, you can refuse consent. Saying something like, “I don’t consent to […]
Labor Day DUI in Georgia: What to Do in the First 10 Days After a Holiday Arrest
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithLabor Day weekend is supposed to be a long weekend, not the start of a criminal case. If you were arrested for DUI in Atlanta, Fulton, Cobb, DeKalb, Gwinnett, or anywhere else in Georgia over the holiday, you are probably exhausted, embarrassed, and unsure what happens next. That is normal. What is not normal—and what […]
Super Speeder in Gwinnett County
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithA Super Speeder violation can result in significant financial penalties and potential consequences for your driving privileges in Georgia. Under Georgia law, a driver is generally classified as a Super Speeder when convicted of driving 85 mph or faster on any road or highway, or 75 mph or faster on a two-lane road or highway. […]