For most people navigating the criminal justice system, walking out of the courtroom with a sentence of probation instead of jail time feels like a massive victory. It represents a hard-fought second chance—an opportunity to keep your job, stay home with your family, and handle your legal obligations in the real world. But as anyone […]
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If you missed a court date in the Municipal Court of Atlanta, you may now have “FTA” (Failure to Appear) status. This means you didn’t show up for your scheduled court date, and the court may have suspended your driver’s license as a result. Many people don’t realize this has happened until an officer pulls […]
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Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
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Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
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In Clayton County, courts handle shoplifting cases in municipal, state, or superior courts. Prosecutors may charge the offense under a city ordinance, as a misdemeanor, or as a felony in serious cases. What Is Theft by Shoplifting? Under O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14, theft by shoplifting occurs when someone takes merchandise without paying. The person must intend […]
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The Ins and Outs of Probation Revocation: What You Need to Know
/in Blog /by lawyerFor most people navigating the criminal justice system, walking out of the courtroom with a sentence of probation instead of jail time feels like a massive victory. It represents a hard-fought second chance—an opportunity to keep your job, stay home with your family, and handle your legal obligations in the real world. But as anyone […]
Failure to Appear in Municipal Court of Atlanta
/in Blog /by lawyerIf you missed a court date in the Municipal Court of Atlanta, you may now have “FTA” (Failure to Appear) status. This means you didn’t show up for your scheduled court date, and the court may have suspended your driver’s license as a result. Many people don’t realize this has happened until an officer pulls […]
Hit and Run in Dekalb County
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
Hit and Run in Gwinnett County
/in Blog /by lawyerUnder Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 40-6-270) , a driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or damage to an attended vehicle must immediately stop at the scene (or as close as possible), return if necessary, and: Provide their name, address, and vehicle registration information; Display their driver’s license upon request; Render reasonable assistance […]
Shoplifting Charges in Clayton County
/in Blog /by lawyerIn Clayton County, courts handle shoplifting cases in municipal, state, or superior courts. Prosecutors may charge the offense under a city ordinance, as a misdemeanor, or as a felony in serious cases. What Is Theft by Shoplifting? Under O.C.G.A. § 16-8-14, theft by shoplifting occurs when someone takes merchandise without paying. The person must intend […]