Theft Crimes in Fulton County

Theft charges can arise in several different ways, but the two most common are theft by taking and theft by receiving stolen property. Theft By Taking Theft by taking occurs when a person is accused of unlawfully taking property that belongs to another person with the intent to deprive that other person of their property. […]

Your License After a DUI Arrest

Being arrested for DUI in Georgia doesn’t just mean facing criminal charges—it can also mean losing your ability to legally drive, sometimes within days of the arrest. Many people are surprised to learn that even before a conviction, their driver’s license can be suspended. Georgia’s DUI laws are strict, and understanding how the administrative license […]

YOUR RIGHTS AGAINST ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURES

Interacting with police officers can be a stressful and unsettling experience, especially when you’re unsure of your rights. Many individuals, both in Clayton County and across the state of Georgia, often feel confused when questioned by police officers or when the police attempt to search their property or belongings. This uncertainty arises from a lack […]

INTERLOCK DEVICE PERMIT

Following a DUI arrest, the State of Georgia has authority to suspend the driver’s license of the accused in a civil proceeding, which is separate from the criminal case, if one of the following occurs: After the accused has been arrested, the officer on the scene read the accused the correct “Implied Consent” notice and […]

Fulton County Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion Program

The Fulton County Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion Program (also known as PIDP) is a program offered in Fulton County to offer an alternative to the traditional prosecution process. The Fulton County PIDP purpose is to deter future criminal behavior, monitor offenders from arrest through final case disposition, minimize loss to victims through payment of restitution […]