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DUI Consequences in Fayetteville
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithGeorgia law, under O.C.G.A. § 40‑6‑391, prohibits operating a vehicle while: Under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or inhalants to the point it’s unsafe to drive; Having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher within three hours after driving; Having any detectable amount of marijuana or other controlled substances in the blood or urine, […]
Consequences of Being Convicted of Family Violence Battery in Cobb County
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithIn Cobb County, a family violence battery conviction carries serious and lasting consequences that extend beyond the courtroom. Whether it’s a first-time misdemeanor or a subsequent felony offense, the impact on one’s personal, professional, and legal life can be profound. Legal Penalties Under Georgia law, a first conviction for family violence battery is classified as […]
Understanding Burglary Charges in Cobb County: A Guide from an Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithBurglary is a felony offense in Georgia, and facing such charges can have long-lasting consequences on your life. In Cobb County and throughout Georgia, burglary is governed by the OCGA § 16-7-1, which defines the crime and outlines the penalties for conviction. In simple terms, burglary occurs when someone enters or remains in a building, […]
Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights in Cobb County
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithImagine waking up one morning to discover that law enforcement knows exactly where you were on a given night, not because they obtained a warrant for your specific phone, but because they swept up location data from every device in a particular area at a particular time. This is not science fiction; it is the […]
Georgia Bond
/in Blog /by W. Scott SmithIn Georgia, when a person is arrested and charged with a criminal offense — including a misdemeanor — they may be eligible for release from jail on bond while awaiting trial. The process begins with the arrest and booking of the defendant into jail. Within 48 to 72 hours of the arrest, the defendant is […]