The State of Georgia takes individual rights and liberties very seriously. This helps act as a roadmap of what government officials and police can and cannot do. One of these rights is property rights. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police generally need a […]
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In Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or for the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-8-5. If you have been arrested for Theft of Services in Marietta, your case will either be prosecuted by the Cobb County Solicitor […]
If you miss a court date in Fulton County State Court, the solicitor has the ability to request that a bench warrant be issued, and the judge may grant the request. This means that there is an active warrant for your arrest, and you could be picked up at any time. But we can help […]
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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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If you miss court in the John Creek Municipal Court, you are likely in FTA status. This means that you failed to appear for your court date and it is probable that your driver’s license has been suspended. The tricky thing about FTAs is that you likely don’t even know that you missed court until […]
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Police Searches and Consent: Know Your Rights
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, DeKalb County, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Gwinnett County, Henry County, Searches and Seizures /by lawyerThe State of Georgia takes individual rights and liberties very seriously. This helps act as a roadmap of what government officials and police can and cannot do. One of these rights is property rights. The Fourth Amendment of the US Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that police generally need a […]
Theft of Services – Marietta Criminal Defense
/in Blog, Cobb County, Criminal Law, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Marietta, Theft /by lawyerIn Georgia, it is against the law to avoid payment of services, entertainment, accommodations, or for the use of personal property. This is known as Theft of Services, found at O.C.G.A. § 16-8-5. If you have been arrested for Theft of Services in Marietta, your case will either be prosecuted by the Cobb County Solicitor […]
How to Lift a Bench Warrant in Fulton County State Court
/in Blog, Court Dates, Criminal Law, Fulton County, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law /by lawyerIf you miss a court date in Fulton County State Court, the solicitor has the ability to request that a bench warrant be issued, and the judge may grant the request. This means that there is an active warrant for your arrest, and you could be picked up at any time. But we can help […]
License Consequences for DUI Convictions in Municipal Court of Suwanee
/in Blog, Criminal Law, Distracted Driving, Drivers License, DUI, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia DUI, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws /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 […]
Help! I Failed to Appear in Johns Creek Municipal Court!
/in Court Dates, Criminal Law, Drivers License, Georgia, Georgia Criminal Law, Georgia Law, Georgia Traffic Laws, License Suspension, Municipal Court /by lawyerIf you miss court in the John Creek Municipal Court, you are likely in FTA status. This means that you failed to appear for your court date and it is probable that your driver’s license has been suspended. The tricky thing about FTAs is that you likely don’t even know that you missed court until […]