When a prospective client calls our office, they are usually understandably overwhelmed by the judicial system. The judicial system is complicated, and it is often taken for granted that many individuals do not have any experience navigating the complex system. In this article, I will break down each step in the process when you are […]
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If you’ve been charged with drug trafficking through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, you’re likely overwhelmed with questions and concerns. The Atlanta Police Department’s (APD) Airport Drug Interdiction Unit (ADIU) has specific strategies and procedures in place to monitor and intercept narcotics at the airport. Understanding how this unit operates can shed light on your situation—and […]
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The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to assemble peacefully, a fundamental freedom that allows individuals to associate with whomever they choose. However, in Georgia, the broad application of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act (O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4) has raised serious concerns about the criminalization of lawful association when the […]
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In Hall 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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The Cobb County Diversion program is a program offered in Cobb County to offer an alternative to the traditional prosecution process. The Cobb County diversion program’s purpose is to deter future criminal behavior, monitor offenders from arrest through final case disposition, minimize loss to victims through payment of restitution by offenders, and to reduce the […]
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The Anatomy of a Criminal Case in Fulton County Superior Court
/in Blog /by lawyerWhen a prospective client calls our office, they are usually understandably overwhelmed by the judicial system. The judicial system is complicated, and it is often taken for granted that many individuals do not have any experience navigating the complex system. In this article, I will break down each step in the process when you are […]
Charged with Drug Trafficking Through Atlanta Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you’ve been charged with drug trafficking through Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, you’re likely overwhelmed with questions and concerns. The Atlanta Police Department’s (APD) Airport Drug Interdiction Unit (ADIU) has specific strategies and procedures in place to monitor and intercept narcotics at the airport. Understanding how this unit operates can shed light on your situation—and […]
Assembling Together or Assembling Evidence Against Yourself
/in Blog /by lawyerThe First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to assemble peacefully, a fundamental freedom that allows individuals to associate with whomever they choose. However, in Georgia, the broad application of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act (O.C.G.A. § 16-15-4) has raised serious concerns about the criminalization of lawful association when the […]
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana in Hall County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Hall 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 […]
Cobb County Pre-Trial Intervention and Diversion Program
/in Blog /by lawyerThe Cobb County Diversion program is a program offered in Cobb County to offer an alternative to the traditional prosecution process. The Cobb County diversion program’s purpose is to deter future criminal behavior, monitor offenders from arrest through final case disposition, minimize loss to victims through payment of restitution by offenders, and to reduce the […]