In DeKalb County, the mandatory minimum sentencing for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction varies based on factors such as prior offenses, whether the DUI resulted in injury, and whether the offense involves certain aggravating circumstances. Here’s a general overview: First Offense: For a first DUI offense, the minimum sentence generally includes: A mandatory minimum […]
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If you have been cited for a traffic violation in the Municipal Court of Norcross, it is important to understand your options. Paying the fine without negotiating is an admission of guilt and could result in points being assessed on your driver’s license. Points can result in higher insurance rates and, if enough points are […]
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By: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
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A recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
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Statutory Rape in Cherokee County is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it […]
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You’ve Been Charged with a Misdemeanor DUI in DeKalb County: What to Expect
/in Blog, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws /by lawyerIn DeKalb County, the mandatory minimum sentencing for a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) conviction varies based on factors such as prior offenses, whether the DUI resulted in injury, and whether the offense involves certain aggravating circumstances. Here’s a general overview: First Offense: For a first DUI offense, the minimum sentence generally includes: A mandatory minimum […]
Traffic Tickets in Norcross Municipal Court
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Drivers License, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, Misdemeanor, Municipal Court /by lawyerIf you have been cited for a traffic violation in the Municipal Court of Norcross, it is important to understand your options. Paying the fine without negotiating is an admission of guilt and could result in points being assessed on your driver’s license. Points can result in higher insurance rates and, if enough points are […]
License Consequences for DUI Convictions in Kennesaw Municipal Court
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Drivers License, DUI /by lawyerBy: Attorney Erin Dohnalek In Georgia, an individual may be charged with DUI under the following circumstances: If he/she was in actual physical control of a moving vehicle while he/she was under the influence of alcohol to an extent that it was less safe for them to drive. If he/she was in actual physical control […]
Changes to the Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Trafficking Cases in Fulton County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Drug Law, Felony, Fulton County, Fulton County Jail, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Drug Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerA recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision, Roundtree v. State (372 Ga. App. 518), now allows a portion of the mandatory minimum sentence for drug trafficking cases to be served on probation. Historically, cases that involved a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 16-13-31 required that the defendant be sentenced to a mandatory minimum amount of time […]
Statutory Rape in Cherokee County
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Felony, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Sex Crimes, Sex Crimes, Sex Offender Registry, Sodomy, Statutory Rape /by lawyerStatutory Rape in Cherokee County is a serious crime in Georgia. O.C.G.A. § 16-6-3 defines Statutory Rape as engaging in sexual intercourse with any person under the age of 16 years old who is not your spouse. Statutory Rape requires corroboration and cannot stand solely on the unsupported testimony of the victim. In Georgia, it […]