DUI Probation in Cherokee County

If you are entering a plea to a DUI in Cherokee County, under Georgia law, there are certain penalties which the Court must impose when you enter your guilty plea. According to Georgia Law, O.C.G.A. 40-6-391, if you plead guilty to DUI, the Court must:   Assess a fine of not less than $300 (but […]

Cruelty to Children in Douglas County

By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek 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. […]

Cobb County – Aggravated Assault by Strangulation

We see it happening more and more often in Cobb County: Battery-Family Violence charges being upgraded to Aggravated Assault-Strangulation. This means that the person originally arrested for a misdemeanor, can now be facing not only the misdemeanor of Battery-Family Violence, but also the serious felony offense of Aggravated Assault by Strangulation. Why was my Battery […]

Reducing a Lifetime CDL Disqualification to 10 Years in Georgia

If you are convicted of two DUIs in Georgia, your commercial driver’s license (CDL) is disqualified for your lifetime. However, new rules provide a process to allow your CDL to be reinstated after only ten years. If you meet the following requirements, you are eligible to have your Lifetime CDL Disqualification reduced to 10 years: […]

What to do if arrested for Possession of Drugs or Possession with Intent in Cobb County?

If you are arrested for any drug offense in Cobb County, do not make any statements to the police. You will be taken to the Cobb County Jail. You will be on the first appearance calendar the following day. It is important to have an attorney for this court appearance. The courtroom for the first […]