In Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
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The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is a freedom essential to our Constitution. It protects a suspect’s right from being compelled to give statements or testimony that could in fact incriminate them. This triggers Miranda v. Arizona, which is a case from the Supreme Court of the United States that requires police officers, during a […]
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Under Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
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In Georgia, you don’t actually have to complete a crime to be charged with a felony. Georgia law says that a person can be charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony even if the crime was never successfully carried out. O.C.G.A. § 16-4-1 says that a person commits criminal attempt “when, with the intent […]
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Under Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
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Zero-Point Order in Doraville Municipal Court
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, getting a speeding ticket or any other moving violation can add points to your driving record. As a result, these points can raise your insurance rates, put your license at risk of suspension, and create long-term problems. Fortunately, a Zero-Point Order is a special option under Georgia law that allows a judge to […]
What you need to know about protecting your 5th Amendment rights
/in Blog /by lawyerThe Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination is a freedom essential to our Constitution. It protects a suspect’s right from being compelled to give statements or testimony that could in fact incriminate them. This triggers Miranda v. Arizona, which is a case from the Supreme Court of the United States that requires police officers, during a […]
What does a “DUI Less Safe” charge in Cobb County mean?
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]
Criminal Attempt to Commit a Felony in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Georgia, you don’t actually have to complete a crime to be charged with a felony. Georgia law says that a person can be charged with criminal attempt to commit a felony even if the crime was never successfully carried out. O.C.G.A. § 16-4-1 says that a person commits criminal attempt “when, with the intent […]
What does a “DUI Less Safe” charge in Gwinnett County mean?
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 40-6-391, “a person shall not drive or be in actual physical control of any moving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol to the extent that it is less safe for the person to drive.” Accordingly, a driver may be charged with and potentially convicted of DUI even […]