Driving with a Suspended License in Fulton County, Georgia: What You Need to Know

If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Fulton County, Georgia, the consequences can be severe. Georgia law treats this offense seriously, and penalties escalate with each subsequent violation. According to Georgia Code §40-5-121, the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license depend on the number or prior convictions within the past […]

POSSESSION OF THC OIL

Generally, possession of a personal amount of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 16-13-2(b). However, possession of other forms of THC, such as oil, resin, or wax, which are extracted from the plant, can be charged as a Schedule I felony in accordance with the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. THE OFFENSE V.G.C.S.A. […]

Understanding the Supreme Court of Georgia’s Landmark Ruling on Insanity Pleas: What It Means for You

By Scott Smith, W. Scott Smith, PC / Peach State Lawyers Phone: 404-581-0999 If you or a loved one ever face criminal charges and believe that mental health played a significant role in the alleged conduct, a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Georgia may have a profound impact on your defense strategy. What’s […]

Georgia’s House Bill 237 Aims to Make Rap Music Inadmissible at Trial

A new bill introduced in Georgia’s statehouse aims to protect artistic expression in the courtroom, specifically targeting rap music and other forms of creative work. House Bill 237, introduced during the 2025-2026 legislative session, seeks to prevent rap lyrics—or any other artistic expression such as music, dance, performance art, poetry, literature, film, and visual art—from […]

Driving with a Suspended License in Dekalb County, Georgia: What You Need to Know

If you’re caught driving with a suspended license in Dekalb County, Georgia, the consequences can be severe. Georgia law treats this offense seriously, and penalties escalate with each subsequent violation. According to Georgia Code §40-5-121, the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license depend on the number or prior convictions within the past […]