A Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals delivered a major win for anyone facing gang/RICO charges — and a warning to prosecutors: You can’t use violent crimes committed by unrelated people to prove someone is in a gang. The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), involved […]
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It is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
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In Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
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Imagine 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 […]
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In Georgia, a driver’s license will be automatically suspended if engaged in serious traffic violations. Therefore, a DUI does not accumulate any points on your driving record, also called a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) but carries immediate consequences. For a first DUI conviction (for drivers over the age of 21), your license will be suspended […]
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Georgia Court of Appeals Limits Gang Evidence in Criminal Trials: Key Victory for Fairness and Due Process
/in Blog /by lawyerA Big Win for Defendants in Gang Cases In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals delivered a major win for anyone facing gang/RICO charges — and a warning to prosecutors: You can’t use violent crimes committed by unrelated people to prove someone is in a gang. The case, State v. Render (A25A1462), involved […]
What Does It Mean If I Have Been Charged With “DUI Less Safe” in Municipal Court of Atlanta?
/in Blog /by lawyerIt is commonly known that driving with a BAC above 0.08 is considered driving under the influence in Georgia. But, the police may still charge you with DUI if your BAC is below 0.08 if they feel that you are less safe to drive than you would have been if you had not consumed alcohol. […]
Cruelty to Children in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, the offense of cruelty to children is broken down into three different degrees, depending on the severity of the alleged abuse. Because of the consequences of such a serious crime, it is vitally important to understand the offense, as well as your individual rights when dealing with such allegations. According to O.C.G.A. § […]
Geofence Warrants and Your Privacy Rights in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerImagine 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 […]
How Many Points is a DUI?
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, a driver’s license will be automatically suspended if engaged in serious traffic violations. Therefore, a DUI does not accumulate any points on your driving record, also called a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) but carries immediate consequences. For a first DUI conviction (for drivers over the age of 21), your license will be suspended […]