In the world of criminal defense, it’s not just about who did what—it’s about what can be proven. In fact, many cases hinge on the finer details, including the jury instructions that guide how a case should be considered. These instructions can have a significant impact on how a jury deliberates and, ultimately, how a […]
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Public Indecency is a serious crime in Dekalb County. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you have been charged with public indecency. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8(a) defines public indecency as follows: A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a […]
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Tucker, Georgia is home to the City of Tucker Municipal Court where the city prosecutes DUI, traffic, marijuana, and City Ordinance cases made by the Tucker Police Department. Tucker Municipal Court is located at 1975 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084. One of the most common cases we see in Tucker are DUIs (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391). In […]
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If you or a loved one have been arrested in Clayton County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
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In Douglas County, driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana is illegal and is treated similarly to a DUI involving alcohol. Marijuana DUI laws are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, which makes it unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, that […]
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Not Guilty by Simply being Near a Crime
/in Blog /by lawyerIn the world of criminal defense, it’s not just about who did what—it’s about what can be proven. In fact, many cases hinge on the finer details, including the jury instructions that guide how a case should be considered. These instructions can have a significant impact on how a jury deliberates and, ultimately, how a […]
Public Indecency in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerPublic Indecency is a serious crime in Dekalb County. It is imperative that you retain a qualified attorney immediately if you have been charged with public indecency. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-8(a) defines public indecency as follows: A person commits the offense of public indecency when he or she performs any of the following acts in a […]
City of Tucker DUI – DeKalb DUI Attorney
/in Blog /by lawyerTucker, Georgia is home to the City of Tucker Municipal Court where the city prosecutes DUI, traffic, marijuana, and City Ordinance cases made by the Tucker Police Department. Tucker Municipal Court is located at 1975 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084. One of the most common cases we see in Tucker are DUIs (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391). In […]
Georgia’s 90 Day Bond Rule in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you or a loved one have been arrested in Clayton County, Georgia, you may have heard about the 90-day bond rule but be confused about what this rule means. O.C.G.A. §17-7-50 says that a person who is arrested must have their case indicted (formally charged) within 90 days or they are legally entitled to […]
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Douglas County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Douglas County, driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana is illegal and is treated similarly to a DUI involving alcohol. Marijuana DUI laws are outlined in O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391, which makes it unlawful to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of any drug, including marijuana, that […]